These are Anderson Bean boots, so there are only good things to say about them. I absolutely love everything about them: the combination of burgundy and chocolate colors, the stitching design that NRS chose, and the Ride Ready design, which provides better support and stability in the stirrup. Plus, the Fineline sole and neoprene midsole offer durability. As for the leather, it's full-grain hippo leather (unsanded). I love that it shows the natural wrinkles and scars of the hippo hide. These are my third pair of Anderson Bean boots that I've bought from NRS, and I hope more arrive to continue expanding my collection of Rios Family boots (Rios, Anderson Bean).