I purchased these boots in maple. The color of the leather is gorgeous and the fit is good except the toe box is very narrow. I had mine stretched at a cobbler. I am somewhat of a Frye collector - so my only problem is I have a personal inventory to compare these boots to. These boots are made in Mexico not the USA or Spain where many high end Frye boots are made. The leather is much thinner than all of my harness boots as well as all of my knee high Frye boots which are lined inside. The zipper is a bit sticky. I think the price reflects the Frye name and not the quality of the boot. For about the same price, one could get Frye cavalry boots made of thicker leather which will probably last longer. However, you will note I didn't return the boots. The color is amazing, the outside zipper detail is beautiful and the lower heel is very comfortable. I also ordered an 8, down one size from my regular 9 - I should have ordered an 8 1/2 instead. I admit it, I loved these boots too....