I had already purchased these boots in the Rustic Black. They are absolutely perfect. So I decided, why mess with perfection? And also purchased the brown ones. They are the best riding style boots I’ve ever seen. Bar none. Because I am quite short the boots come up to my knees. They are extremely flattering. And comfortable. They have some tread so are not extremely slippery. Bed|Stu boots, shoes, and sandals are the best, in my opinion.