I've recently become interested in the Chukka style boots, but was looking for something affordable (cheap) that I could wear to semi formal functions, and I couldn't resist the price. To be honest the shoe doesn't "look" expensive or of high quality, but that isn't what I needed, so I like it. I have purchased Steve Madden shoes before and they usually run big, but this one seems true to size and not as wide. Steve Madden just doesn't make a high quality shoe, but if you need a cheap knock off, this product is fine until you get the pair you want.