These boots are EVERYTHING!!
I had purchased these boots in both colors, size 38. I ended up returning the taupe, with great regret, knowing that in all likelihood I wouldn't be wearing them all that much.
But since the purchase, I've been wearing the black pair constantly, neglecting all my other boots, probably causing major feelings of abandonment in my closet. They are awesome looking, comfortable, can be worn with leggings or nice pleated trousers, go from day to night, plus they are WATERPROOF! I'm almost tempted to get another pair just in case anything happens to these.
The toe tips did come with what looks like tiny signs of wear, but I decided that it just adds to the character and I no longer notice that.
In short, these are the boots that I've been searching for a long time, and now I have them!