These are nice looking boots, perfect for winter. They are not like pac boots - they remind me of european boots (a bit more stylish). The size 9 fits my 8.5 foot well, the bottom is comfortable and the soles grip. The leather is stiff, probably because it needs to stand up to rain and snow. The dark forest colour is not as dark as the photo, just a few shades lighter. The leather scratches easily. Overall, these are nice boots and I recommend them over the usual pac boots.