I searched for a while for a rugged looking boot that wasn't lined with fleece/fur/kittens, that weren't too high and I could rock throughout several seasons rather then just winter.
I am usually a big fan of Big Buddha products....but these were....just not for me.
The "madmade" synthetic clearly looks like plastic. Very, very bad synthetic. I was superbly disappointed.
Yes they are much more brown, as stated by the other reviewers. They look exactly like the picture.....only....cheap.
Positive points ~ I wear an 8.5, I usually go up a size for boots, but these guys weren't available in 9 in that color. So I ordered my normal size and with a sock out, out of the box, they were fine, even comfortable.
The shaft is loose. I like that. I don't have huge calves, I would consider them normal and the boot had a nice slouch to it.
The sole is nice. Very nice. The bottom is rubber, it had good grip and the detailing, i.e. the studding is done nicely.

But every time I looked down, as I roamed my house in them, I thought "CHEAP".
And for the price, they're not that cheap.
Rather then continue to aggravate myself, as I know I wouldn't wear these ~ they're heading back to Amazon. I broke down and bought the Frye Veronica Shortie instead. Much more expensive true, but will carry me along my roads for many more moons then these guys.