One word : Stunning. The buffalo leather is incredibly shiny and soft. Buffalo leather is recognized for its grain and slightly higher quality than cow leather. Plus they use less toxic products to refine it, which makes it "healthier" and more ecological. Back to the shoes, the color is rich and deep. It's a brand new pair of boots but yet feels like it's a special precious and unique vintage item. It's close to perfection (even better in reality than on pictures) but beware the slippery underside. It's been 2 years that I'm searching and waiting for a beautiful and original pair of boots. After looking at thousands of models and wasting hours I finally found this treasure a day that I was only window shopping. I rarely buy impulsively so I waited to make sure that I really loved them...and few days later I do, even more than the first day! In conclusion, it's love at first sight with those boots and I can't wait for colder days to wear it! I highly recommend it in comparison with same style and price boots.