I read all the raving review and was expecting to see the "WOW" boots. I was quite dissapointed when I was them with my own eyes and tried them on. First, the zippers were hard to close and my feeling was they would not last the lifespan of the boots. Second, and the most important - I did not like the look. The top shaft was not too tight and the middle, soft suede part slouched under the shafr weight creating this untidy, ill fitted, not very "cool" look. Also, the boots were not really knee high, coming at about 2 inches below my knees (I am 5'8" tall). The fit at the foot was very tight and might cause blisters (I ordered my usual size 10). I expected more from the boots with this price tag. Bottom line: I am returning them.