"For me, black boots is a staple in my wardrobe. Unfortunately, I have to keep buying new ones every year because my previous ones are not lasting as long as I'd like them to. I've been looking for a boot of real leather, with a durable side zipper, that I could wear for both formal and casual occasions. I also wanted the material to be durable and flexible so that I could dance in them. These boots are what I ultimately decided on because they offered everything I was looking for. The boot is kind of rigid and uncomfortable at first, but I'm sure a little wearing in will fix that. Hopefully they will last longer than a year though."