First let me say that I LOVE Minnetonka boots and have numerous pairs. That being said, I got this style in dusty brown thinking this would be a good addition to the group. Wrong! The color was drab and the style look so so in this color. Maybe the black would look better. I have the 5 layer fringe in brown and its several years old and maybe if I didn't have that pair I would think this boot was ok.  But since the 5 layer fringe is still playing a starring role in my wardrobe, this style just didn't have enough to even get a supporting role. I'm sending them back ASAP.  FYI - they do run small like the 5 layer fringe so half sizes need to size up.