I like these a lot. They are very comfortable and true to size, even though a little too tight around the calf. Appearance-wise, they look rugged and the craftsmanship is not the best, but for this price ($30), it's excusable. The stitching mentioned by other reviewer was part of the design, I think, because they appear on both shoes. Anyway, I like them so much that I bought the ankle version, too.