text: These boots had a few interesting surprises. First, on the side of the boot you can't see in the picture, there is a big giant zipper going from the sole all the way up to the top of the boot. Makes them really easy to put on, but totally retracts from the style of the boot, which is supposed to be colonial-pirate era. Definitely didn't have zippers back then. The folded-over part of the boot was much bigger than in the picture, which makes the boots feel less realistic and more like a costume prop. The &#34;straps&#34; are quite fake-looking as well from up close, but far away they are fine. I put the boot width as somewhat large because I have pretty wide feet, meaning they fit me great. They are actually quite comfortable, though, which is nice. They are not stiff like leather: you can't stand them up, they flop over at the ankles when you aren't wearing them. In all, they are a nice costume prop, but not as authentic as the picture led me to believe.