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4.5
Boot runs true to size. quality is great.The color and construction of these boots are exactly as shown, love them! Love the dusty brown boot color on pink boots. Lightweight boot with comfortable rubber heal and sole, and good arch. I read reviews that said the boots were lightweight and cheap construction for Ariat. Not true! This boot should not be compared to Ariat full leather boot that is heavier in weight, because the upper part of this boot is a lightweight material and therefore is more lightweight overall. These are fun boots that can be worn for anything, from going out with friends to trail riding. I love the lightweight feel! If it helps, I wear a size 10 shoe, and have a more long narrow foot. I always wear a sz 9 in Ariat and 9 1/2 in Corral (sz 9 in Corral snip toe) I find both brands run a bit big for me. Wide square toe does not necessarily mean a more roomy toe area. That area fit snug and normal for my foot, and I'm sure varies with how wide your own foot is.Finally retired my old ariats (10 years of barrel races, rodeos, and showing done) and bought these ones. First, I love them because they are a taller top boot (almost a stove top), second they have a sweet “Johnny Cash” vibe to them.But they are going to get four stars because the heel on the inside of the boot is lower which means that’ll be the first part to go when they get really broken in.I also noticed that the print on the top is not sealed by anything so the cracked print will eventually peel off if not babied.All in all still love these boots and super glad I bought them!Every day wear.....This review is really not about the quality of the boot. The boots were very cute. I tried one on and they seemed very comfortable. The problem lies in the fact that they came in a box that was totally destroyed. I had purchased these as a gift for my daughter for Christmas. You could tell that these boots most likely had been a returned item and someone tried (not very hard!) to slap a single piece of tape on the box. I don't know what they were trying to accomplish?? The box wouldn't stay together. I'm very disappointed that Amazon would even ship out an item in this condition. Especially during the holidays! When you pay close to $170 for an item you expect not only a quality product but quality presentation. I am returning the boots. I haven't decided if I am going to re-order them or not.I’m normally a size 6 in all shoes, but when I went to order this one the smallest they had was a 6 1/2 I believe. I ordered it and am very happy with how it fits, AND with how it’s holding up. Very nice boots that haven’t managed to get damaged/wore in water, mud, or any other yucky stuff.They also gave minimal blisters when I was first breaking them in!I got these boots to match my husbands and they are very nice! These are the first pair of boots that I have ever owned and they are definitely worth the price. They are so cute and are very high in quality! I love these and would definitely recommend!Love Ariat’s, they fit as expected and I wear daily most comfortable boots, been a fan of Ariat since 2000.
