"Love at first sight! From the color and texture of the black leather, to the placement of the buckles and the comfortable fit, I love these boots! I've been wearing them every day since I purchased them. The pair in the store had a discoloration on the leather, so I ordered these online and they were (nearly) perfect. The only problem is a small string hanging from where the zipper attaches. The manager of my local store assured me that this would not compromise the zipper so I'm living with it. So far so good. I highly recommend these Matisse Tellers."