I've owned BearPaw Knit boots and I loved them so much I lived in them every day until I got them completely covered in mud! Haha. Needless to say time for a new pair. These are just as durable, warm, and stylish, not to mention super uber comfortable! My only displease was that I ordered a size 9 when I usually wear a size 8. All my other BearPaw boots I had to size up, however these are very true to size. I would ship them back but it was from an outside seller who requests an additional $10 to exchange which is a bunch of crap! I'm keeping them, they aren't that overly big or anything but now I have some room for thick socks this winter! And the Black color is definitely for those who want something a little more grown up looking!