These are my 4th pair of Palladium boots, and they are every bit as comfortable, well-made, and stylish as the others. The seller shipped them very quickly. They're very well packed. The boots themselves are extremely sturdy. I wear the Palladiums with an orthotic, and unlike the other 3 pair, with these I had to remove the original, removable footbed to fit the orthotic, but that's not a problem. I've worn them several times. They're great to walk in, and they look very cool with skirts or with pants.  The chocolate color is a rich dark brown--think dark chocolate--and the side zipper makes on/off easy.  Love them!