I've owned serveal pairs of Ariat riding boots, but this is my first pair of Ariat western boots, they fit fabulously, and it took about two minutes of walking to "break them in". I wasn't a huge fan of the Fatbaby boots, but the sole on the Show Baby is much slimmer and more practical for riding. The toe is also a nice shape and I can defintely see me wearing these all day. They are so nice that I'll be wearing these as my going out boots before they wind up as my riding boots. I wish they came in more colors, because I would buy them again and again!