Love the natural alligator skin. Was wanting horned alligator but allot of the other brands was over the top with it. These have just the right amount of rigid scales to them. I like how balanced the skin is how they try to match the two boots up as best as they can. The fit is snug was a little worried but they have broken in great. I ordered the matching belt and it’s absolutely gorgeous. Highly recommend grabbing a pair of these boots with the belt, I ordered the whole kit. And the communication between texting and emails is above and beyond what any other company I have done business with has ever done. Great boots great customer service and support. That’s why my next two or 3 pair will be from Republic Boots.