Red Wing makes some of the best boots out there and this is my 2nd pair from them. I own a pair of Iron Rangers and they are great. The Iron Rangers have a more rugged, working appearance so I decided on the Beckmans to have something a little more dressy. Definitely worth it. The black cherry color is like a dark oxblood which makes them a lot less flashy than regular oxblood colored boots. I am now looking to get a pair of these in black. Very happy with my purchase.