I was skeptical about these fearing they may look totally cheap. I got the brown w/the design (which is what I thought could make them cheesey) but am Happy to report I was wrong. They do run about a 1/2 size big, as other reviews stated so I ordered an 8 when I typically wear an 8.5. (The bottom is super slick also, but that's easy to fix) I LOVE them. I've looked all season for a basic boot that doesn't cost an arm & a leg and, at the sale price...SCORE!