When I first saw these boots as I specifically searched for Ariat boots, I thought the cactus ? print was a bit cheesy. But I do love to be different from everyone else, so I kept coming back to them. I knew that Ariat boots were excellent quality, and the price on these on Amazon is half of what they would be on the actual Ariat site. So I decided to take a gamble and order them. I’m so glad that I did! In person, they are not cheesy whatsoever and I absolutely love the color of the cactus print! My husband and I are perhaps going to be retiring to Phoenix in the next few years, so these will be perfect in that location! The leather is somewhat stiff, but like all leather products they just need to be broken in. I bought these in my usual size 7 1/2 and they fit great for me!