I was very excited about these boots because in the picture they look very well made.  However, when I received them, I was very disappointed.  First, the picture shown on Amazon does not display the faux distress detailing on the toe and heel of the black boots.  I was shopping for a pair of knee high black boots that weren't too dressy, but nice enough to wear with a pretty sweater or blazer without looking too rugged or sporty.  The "distressing" on these look like someone painted the leather with gray paint, and from a distance just makes the boots look old and beat up.  The leather itself is quite nice, but the closing zipper on the back side has got to be the biggest, cheapest bright silver zipper they could find.  It does not zip and unzip smoothly, and is quite unsightly....really takes away from the quality of the other material used.  In addition, unless you have super super skinny ankles and feet, I cannot imagine anyone being able to get into this boot without unbuckling the little strap at the top of the zipper.  It's just in an awkward place, and difficult to rebuckle at the back of your knee when the boot is actually on.  I do not believe the soles to be leather.  The picture looks like they are hand nailed leather soles, but it is really just a plastic mold made to look like leather and nails.  So, big surprise...I'm returning them!  I ordered the timberland lexiss boots , and am much happier with the product supplied...should've known from the beginning to stick with brands known to make good quality boots!!