These boots are ridiculously comfortable and versatile. I have these in black as well and they are without question my favorite boots. 7 years later my black pair are still in fantastic shape, I purchased this pair about a year ago for $650 on the AS98 website as back up, fearing the day my beloved Tatums gave in cuz I wear them year round in Michigan weather, and rarely think to wipe them down let alone treat them and they are still in hardly worn condition. I wore the Shaylynn one time for about an hour and they have been hanging in my closet since.