My take on these is similar to others. They are good looking boots, made with what seems to be a quality and decent weight of leather. Workmanship is a little spotty. You have to look somewhat closely to see the flaws, so it's not a huge deal, but that is definitely part of why these are such a good price. For example, on my pair, the outsoles were not centered on the boot, and was oriented differently on each boot. Is that a big deal? Not really, but it does start to make you wonder a little about quality standards elsewhere (e.g., Is the shank aligned consistently on each boot? I can't say for sure, but I'd wonder about that.) The finish around the edge where the upper, midsole and outsole meet was finished a little roughly. The insoles, as others have reported, are pretty terrible. I'd count on replacing these with some type of PU insole, as the midsole and outsole are quite rigid and don't offer much in the way of cushioning. The pull tabs are a pretty cheap material that looks likely to fray. That being said, these are attractive boots! The leather looks great!I found the fit to be wide but low volume in the toes, and a bit spacious on the heel. With the stock insole I had an unacceptable amount of heel slip. That might improve with different insoles, and I have narrow heels so your mileage may vary.I'd say if you are looking for a pair of do all boots, and don't mind them being a little rough around the edges (so to speak), these are a great buy. If you are looking for a nice pair of boots to dress up for work, these might not be your best bet, but you honestly have to look close to see the defects. I'd say they are solid, and generally worth the price, and at this price range you need to expect some compromises.