I loved everything about these boots --- except the leather... the look, the fit, the comfort.  However,  I ordered black, and what arrived looked like charcoal gray, and the boots were scuffed and marked before I even got them out of the box.  If you like a distressed look, these might work for you.  But I was looking for something a little more polished.  Back they went.  Excellent customer service in resolving some return issues.  Thank you Amazon!