As I pulled the right boot on for the first time, the part of the shaft that turns down ripped like tissue paper at the seam and well into the leather.  I am slender and did not use the least amount of force.  The leather appears not to be strong enough to hold up to what it was made for.  Otherwise, the boots are lovely.  I am returning them and have already ordered a replacement pair.  I hope I the new pair will not have this problem.  I read another review on a different website that someone had this exact same problem and that the manufacturer was completely uncaring.  Thankfully, Amazon is standing by me.