It's exactly what is says it is. They're a costume boot. I have no complaints in that department. On the other hand, if you're not looking to buy a set of boots that you're only going to be able to wear for a little while then... *funny hand wave* "These aren't the boots you're looking for." .... Overall they only have one major fault, the soles are made of cruddy material. They'll only last you a couple months of everyday wear before they start falling apart and getting huge holes in the sole. If you don't mind getting them resoled on the other hand (which can be expensive), then these are kinda neat.