These
boots feel like they were custom made for me. I have never worn a more comfortable
dress boot! I have very flat feet and weak ankles, and these
boots are very supportive around the ankles. Also there is enough space within them to fit in my rigid orthotic. The heel is wide and stable and there is enough wiggle room for my toes. I was able wear them all day straight out of the box and my feet felt great. Even in a size 11 they looked elegant and graceful, not "boaty." The shaft of the boot is quite long (thankfully) but it leaves enough room for comfort. I would agree with a previous reviewer that if you have very wide calves, the shaft even with the elastic gores might not be wide enough for you. Workmanship is excellent. I've seen
boots costing twice as much which are not as well made. The styling is wonderful: a little bit
riding boot, a little bit biker boot. They work with
skirts, both long and short, as well as with
pants. (I ordered another pair in black which just arrived today.) Heavenly.