Just got these boots in the mail yesterday. Annoyed that the price dropped $7 in a few days, but not worth sending back and reordering. The boots seem to be made pretty well. There is some plastic labeling, a bit of lining at the top (all internal) and whatnot, which doesn't show but looks cheesy to me. They are nice leather, although the smell was odd at first and they sort of seemed like a good faux leather (I always smell for that distinct leather smell) Think they will give a bit and look more leathery with breaking in. I ordered up a size because of another review that said they ran a tad small, so I am glad I got the 11. Nice fit. Like the zipper. Love the rubber heel, with the extra give. Rockport is a pretty good boot. Made in China, though. Like most stuff. For the price, it was a steal. Now that they are $60, they are REALLY a steal. Thinking about ordering another pair and leaving them on the shelf. Classic style, not trendy. Love that!