These say ranch on the box and that is what they look like. Work boots. Not quite like the picture. More rugged. The color is more black than dark brown. Shaft leather is not stiff at all. Do look like they will last. The size 10 US has a 2 1/2 inch heel with a 3/8 inch platform. 13 inches tall. The very top of the boot can be adjusted up to 17 inches. But looks like it will stretch because the leather is very soft. Not much padding on the inside bottom of the boot. Would put a gel insole in but toe area does run smaller than the heel area. Put a gel heel pad in and makes the heel fit better. Maybe after wearing toe area will stretch to be able to wear a full gel insole. I normally wear a 10 medium. Do not squeak or make noise when walking. Nice nonskid sole.