"I have been in search of a new riding boot for a while now. A few years ago I purchased a pair of Enzo Angiolini boots from another reatailer and I absolutely love them! So when I saw these in the gorgeous Merlot color I knew I had to have them. It is a purple-red color that could definitely pass as a Fall/Winter neutral, not a fuscia as stated by another reviewer. These boots are leather and look very expensive, not chincy like many boots sold in stores for ridiculous prices. What I love most about Enzo Angiolini boots is that many of them have a stretchy element so if you have wider calves they will fit. I often have difficulty finding knee-high boots that fit my calves and once again Enzo has amazed me! BOTTOM LINE: GET THESE BOOTS! THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL, COMFORTABLE, & AFFORDABLE AND A PIECE THAT YOU WILL HAVE IN YOUR SHOE WARDROBE FOR YEARS!"