These boots are made of a soft & supple leather and provide a traditional riding boot silhouette & fit. I was personally looking for something with a bit more of a feminine look this time, so I did wind up returning these, but that is the only reason. Something to note is the shaft of these boots is quite tall---I'm short (5'1")---and these came right up to the bend of my knee in size 36. Hope that helps someone with sizing.