I received these boots in the mail, apprehensively wondering if they would fit since I had not tried them on, and they fit wonderfully! They are made of a soft leather but appear to be constructed in a way that will stand up to daily use. The finish is a high gloss and easily accepts shoe polish while retaining the shine. I couldn't be more pleased with this purchase: the boots are EXACTLY as advertised, arrived ahead of schedule and fit perfectly! A best value buy in my book!