These are my favorite black boots. In fact, I have had them over a year now...I wore them today & they are so comfortable!! I can walk around in them all day. At first, I thought they were not "black" enough - they seemed a little on the gray side, however, I find they are much more versatile because of this. I get comments/compliments on them every time I wear them. I thought the "slouch" may make them a little "80's", so I was almost prepared to send them back when I first opened the box, BUT I decided to give them a chance and I am so glad! I keep going back to them again and again!! So will you : )