I searched high and low, ordered about seven different types of Chelsea boots, trying to find some that were both comfortable and stylish. After all the selections, the Ariat sat on top. They were the best. I wanted boots with a stacked leather heel, hopefully waterproof, just general classic good looks. Less than a year later, I go to put my boots on and notice a piece of leather hanging from the back. The stacked leather heel is just a sticker. It's not leather, it's a piece of plastic covered by "leather".

I received a pair of these boots for Christmas 2021. They've been my everyday winter/snow boot since then, trekking through endless snow and mud. They've survived a full winter in Montana and Maine each. I took them to the cobbler once a year ago because the sole was peeling off, and the sole and base show some obvious wear now, but the leather has held up spectacularly.

Most comfortable boot i have had in 50 years, i do have other Ariat boots but these are for light work to wearing suit and tie at church. Do not have to worry about wet feet in the winter time.

I rarely wear them as they look a mess. First pair had the studs in the heel coming through and were unwearable but ariat were great and replaced them. 2nd pair very comfortable but like the first the leather strips on the heal just come away and they then look shabby. Hence they're just an expensive waterproof boot that I wouldn't wear out as smart casual. The first pair also did this with the heel.