If you're looking for cowboy boots these fit the bill. I was concerned they would come up too high on the leg. They're the right height and they look like you've had them forever. That's exactly the look I was after. The fit- size up half size if you have a high arch or high instep. I wore them all day the first day right out of the box. Very comfy. No blisters, no places they were rubbing, etc. On the photo on the website there appears more variance from the light to the dark areas, it is more subtle in real life. I am a very satisfied customer.