I believe these boots were $24.95 when I placed my order which makes them a great deal. However, when the boots arrived they truly looked and felt like a pair of PVC boots purchased on sale for $24.95. Because these boots are actually leather, I suspect they will be as hard-wearing as leather and you won't have to worry about them warping like vinyl. Still, the quality of the "distressed leather" is that of a poorly realized suede that's very unpleasant to the touch and doesn't look too hot either. Perhaps these boots look better in the other colors. The others photographed much better than the black, but black is what I needed and it was the cheapest (I think). I took a gamble, but the pictures didn't lie--these boots are so inexpensive for a reason.