The boots are super cute and our son loved them! I can now say, after purchasing them a while back, that they do not wear well at all! After only 1 1/2- 2 months, the toe area, the buckle/strap and the areas around the eyelets started to fray and look rather shabby...not sure what % is made up of leather, but I'm pretty sure that real leather would NOT do that at all! It all worked out however bc the boots quickly became our son's "go to" boot for playtime with his army and marine costumes and for playing war with his buddies! For this purpose, they were perfect and so all I did was go purchase another casual/slightly dressy shoe for his wardrobe. Recently, I was in our nearby Nordstrom and saw the Timberland boot. They look very well made, also leather and feel super sturdy! The sales guy was even wearing a pair in the beige and said that he had already had that pair for almost a year! This will definitely be our next purchase, I only wish they came in the camouflage as or son has now outgrown his "play boots"!