The shoes look great, got a lot of compliments. they are great for winter with an inner wool like sleeve around the upper ankle portion, pretty comfortable. However, with Maddens products, dont expect longevity like a real pair of leather boots. These are perty boy boots, its as if rich kids buy them to wear for a few nights out and then get a new pair next week. meant to last a season or two and you chuck them, not even worth re soling, crappy fake materials, the urithane on the soles will wear fairly fast. My suggestion, invest in some real leather boots, they have pairs around 150, and you can get them re soled for like 50.00.