I purchased these after looking for YEARS for a pair of nice leather boots with a decent sole that wasn't just a picture of wood wrapped around the heel.  I was excited to find these and at such a good price.  I tried them on and noticed several things.  See pictures.<br /><br />Pro:<br />- The calf width is perfect for me (5ft. 7 inches, 120 lbs).  It isn't as wide as most boots which is a good thing..minimal gapping.<br />- The color was nice.<br />- The height was perfect.<br /><br />Con:<br />- The Leather is super super stiff.  It is thicker than my other leather boots which is nice, but I am now wondering how long it will take to break these<br />babies in.<br />- The ankle section is nearly impossible to get your foot in.  Once you do, it is so stiff you can hardly move your ankle.  That said, once they are on, they make you look like you have cankles due to the thickness of the leather and the cut.  There is no seam in the front of the boot so the leather isn't fitted in the front potion of your ankle.<br />- I thought these were made in the US.  They aren't.  They are made in Mexico?  So why the super expensive price?  There is a nice big stamp right inside the boot with &#34;Made in Mexico&#34;.  Sigh.  Also, I think someone else either wore these or at least tried them on because the inside leather of the boot was worn.<br /><br />I still haven't decided if I want to keep them yet or not.  I want to love them, but I fear I won't and then will be irritated that I spent this much $$ on a pair of boots I don't actually love.