This boot is not really red, its more of a purple color, or close to magenta, but more purple.  Its very pretty and comfy, but if you don't have very skinny ankles, it doesn't tie well.  I had to buy longer leathers to get mine tied up and there is a large gap even though I wouldn't consider my legs fat at all, just not model skinny.  The price of these boots are high enough that this is a bit of a problem for me, but I didn't send them back.  I'll probably sell them or give them to someone with smaller ankles.  They're very cool looking.