I own a pair of rieder boots that I bought about 5 yrs ago. I absolutely love my boots. They have been my go to boot for all these yrs even though of course I did not wear them with everything. They are chestnut color with a strap at the angle. Always got compliments. Real leather with a slight fur lining -velvet I guess. Warm and comfortable with a 2 inch hill. Love love love my boots. They have come apart at the seam of the sole and side of the boot and I was able to have them repaired which is the best thing about a good leather boot. The problem that I am having now is that I can no longer have my boots repaired. And, I cannot find them anywhere of the same quality and real leather that I purchased year ago when I fell in love with my boots. Wish that makers of quality merchandise such as the boots that I bought back then would come back. I hate what is out there now. Fake leather and just faddish. Good quality shoes are worth more and there are those of us who are willing to pay for it. For those boots and shoes that simulate good quality -we know the difference and are very disappointed in good shoemakers going left on us. Remember us please. Signed, very disappointed with boot shopping this season. Would love to be able to replace a good quality boot with a good quality boot.