Black Rooster Cybelle SKU: #7877635

Anonymous

from Chicago, IL

These shoes are exactly what I was looking for. I am a short woman who wanted to try out the "short bootie" trend but I did not want to look stumpy. These shoes were perfect because it has the coverage of the bootie, but a deep v in the front to elongate the leg line. They are not that comfortable, but I was going for looks more than comfort especially with a heel this high. The shoe felt a full size larger than marked because I could fit a full gel shoe insert in the bottom and still fit my foot in easily. The insert made it a lot softer. These shoes have no give whatsoever and the front platform is rounded on the bottom. I am sure that the rounding on the bottom makes it easier to walk forward on flat stable ground, but it is horrible to walk down stairs or down a ramp/hill, etc. So hold on to a rail or a steady hand because it is a bit shaky! The quality was also so-so. But since they were not that expensive, I did not expect much. The suede was a little worn on the sides when I received them, but not so much that I would return them. No one is inspecting my shoes that closely. I also used a spray waterproofer (also from Zappos) before I wore them outside just in case. I know it's not real suede, but fuzzy footwear just attracts dirt in general, so I would recommend that to others as well. In closing, it's a great bootie for short gals and a great dressy shoe for going out in cool/cold weather (but not if there is snow or ice on the ground).