no surprises and that's a good thingLove the desert boot. Got a very good deal on the Terracotta suede. It is a very muted red color, similar but not exactly like maroon. Good looking color, and a bit different. Styling is spot on, simple, rugged but elegant. No arch support, which is fine with me. These are Clarks Originals which means the design dates back to the '50s. They employ none of the modern techniques for making a shoe comfortable, but a suede upper and the crepe sole make for a very comfortable shoe which can be worn all day long. Runs a little large. A real good looking and comfortable classic. Go for it!The distressed taupe is a great colling colorway. The suede is soft and smooth. The only problem i had was the sizing. I usually wear a size 9 in shoes so bought an 8.5. Way too big, fit like a 10. Than i returned it for a 7.5 and it was still big had about an inch and a 1/2 of space. One last time i returned it and got a 6.5 and it fits great.Great looking shoe, but I sent it back when I learned of others having an issue with making and keeping the suede waterproof. I just don't need a shoe that needs a lot of maintenance to keep it looking good. I returned them and will try to find a suitable replacement.Half a size too large, but otherwise a really good looking boot, and comfortable. I returned this pair and ordered half a size down. I would definitely advise going half to a full size smaller than you might normally go.The first 2 weeks of wearing the shoe it was a bit uncomfortable but after 2 months of use it's a real good quality shoe with alright color and good material that you will get used to wearingI liked the fact that I got lucky and was able to find a size 14.They seem good quality and I do like them, however the leather is very stiff compared to other desert boots I have, including some that are clarks. Hoping with time they'll soften up some.The Clarks boots were well priced and look very good. They fit larger than sized but my son has very narrow feet which may have effected the fit.Excellent pair of Clarks desert boots. They are well sewn, have crepe soles and are fully lined, exactly what my husband was looking for.The fit was absolutely perfectI have loved these shoes since I was teenager when I wore the soles out of a pair backpacking through europe and asia. The comfort is like walking around in a pair of slippers.definitely nice shoes. but unfortunately my feet is a little wider. had to go half size up. but they don't have that size. pity.They are great, fit perfectly and was Awesome price.Love them!?