well, I'm a guy...and I'd not give you $25 for a pair of boots that looks like these.  They look like I tied them behind my truck and drove down 20 miles of dirt road!  lol!

But...my wife loves em.  She's easy on her boots and shoes...and has a pair of this brand that's several years old and looks just like she got them...so I expect over the years my shock and horror at the price tag for these (in any condition!) will diminish some.  (some...I mean lets face it...$400 for a pair of boots! ah...the things we do for our spouses. :)