The thing with Ariats is that they always look better than the picture. These are great looking boots. If they are anything else like my other Ariats, they will hold up well. I got these in wide, but be warned, Ariats tend to feel snug at first. The weird thing is that they feel snug in a good way. If they feel too tight give them five minutes, your feet will thank you. Just make sure with taller boots like these that your heel slips a little when you walk. Not my first pair of Ariats, but easily the coolest.