You have to purchase these boots to truly appreciate the construction and comfort.  I read all the reviews before I purchased my boots last winter, so I knew I probably would be pleased.  Well I ordered the black boots and when I opened the box I immediately went "oooh!" then I tried them on, I was in love.  I can dress casually to work, so I literally wore these one pair of boots ALL fall/winter, no exaggeration.  They are worth every bit of 5 stars in my book, and trust me, I will be ordering a brown pair this fall.