Buttery soft leather boots with a warm and soft footbed (between the arch and front toes, not the heel)! I conditioned these regularly and stored them with inserts to keep their shape - size 9.5 and true to size, although can be a bit snug with thicker socks. Note that the braided trim design has a dark brown leather accent (see photos) so it is not 100% black leather, although the trim is very subtle and a nice and classy contrast.