I was excited to get these boots--but even right out of the box, i was second guessing my choice. The material was odd--kind of distressed, brushed suede. It looked weathered, which would be ok if it didn't wear off. Since i had them in hand, it was worth a try, but once i got them on (difficult to do--even with a very thin sock) they HURT! Not just to stand, mind you, but walking across the room had me limping. I typically wear this size, sometimes a 9, so i was surprised to have the pain.
They were repackaged and shipped back the next day. If there was any way to keep them, i would have. I am still looking for a pair of boots-- :(