I admired these for quite a while, deterred by the price, before finally taking the plunge and buying. So glad I did! I was afraid they would look cheap or tacky in person, but they're just as gorgeous as they appear online. The color is a perfect medium brown, not too orangey but not too dark either. The white detailing is very well done and looks sleek. Love the rubber sole, because it gives great traction-- definitely more durable than the leather soles in some other Ariat boots. I will say however that these were very, very tight out of the box-- not short in length, but crushing on the top of the foot. My right foot is a true size 9, my left is closer to an 8.5. I ordered the size 9. Left foot slipped into the boots beautifully and felt great... I could barely cram my right foot in at first. And once I finally wedged it in, it was SO tight on over the top of the foot that it felt like it was cutting off my circulation. I almost sent them back for a 9.5 at this point, but I'm glad I didn't. After the first wear, the leather stretched enough where the right boot was still uncomfortable, but not painful. A few wears later, and both boots fit perfectly without ANY pain. If I'd sized up I'm pretty sure they'd be too large. I will also add that during the break-in period both boots were uncomfortably stiff and tight at the ankles, but again after breaking in this is no longer an issue. My only caution would be if you have wider feet, these might be too narrow for you. I've never owned a pair of Wide shoes in my life but these are borderline for me; if my feet were any wider I think they'd be too narrow. Overall, though, I really do love these boots. The break-in isn't fun, but once you get through it, you're left with a pair of extremely comfortable, attractive, unique boots. I literally get unsolicited compliments on them almost every time I wear them out! What more can you ask for?