I just spoke with some of my friends who are addicted to cowboy boots, he told me he gave away his last pair of cowboy boots about five years ago (never did fit right) and because of a reunion that's going to have a western theme, he decided that he had to have another pair. Found these and thought that they looked nice, he doesn't care for the "fancy" boots with two-tone leather, fancy stitching and/or silver inserts. He just got them a few days ago but they fit exactly as the note inside said they would and they look as nice as the advertising photo, maybe even better. May surprise me but right now he is delighted with them, he told me haven't found any problem areas or scuff marks on them like he has even in stores today.
Thought that I would update this review since he has had these boots six months now. Best fitting boots he has had in a long time and they take an excellent shine. Have worn them a lot during the winter and couldn't be happier with them. Wish I could afford another pair in tan...but maybe soon.
So it seems that yes! Cowboy boots are the best boots!