These are an amazingly soft, buttery leather. They have a distressed look with some brown marks to make the leather appear distressed. There is a darker line running up the front. Please see pics : ) The black version of these boots are currently on line and reviews for the sizing is that they run about a half size large. I usually wear a size 8.5 and the size 8 feels perfect. These are a new, overstock item from urban outfitters. Enjoy these gorgeous boots!