I bought this as a leather boot, it is in fact not a leather boot. It was advertised as a leather boot.  I spent enough money on it that it should have been a leather boot, next time I will spend my money on a known brand.  It is a well made synthetic, the sole is good but I know for a fact that synthetic does not 'age' well around horses and little boys. I needed a boot I could clean up and put polish on and it still look good... my son wears them once or twice and they won't look good.