These
boots are gorgeous and extremely comfortable. Clearly the best low-heeled black
boots out there. The craftsmanship is outstanding and really shows in every small detail: the quality of the leather and the sole, the construction of the goring, and the seaming. Plus the fact that they are waterproof is amazing! I think the stitching and the shape of the toe and heel make the boot look very feminine, which I love. It's perfect for wearing with
skirts or
dresses, as well as under flared or boot-cut
jeans (I don't think the boot would fit over skinny
jeans for me). I agree with the prior poster who noted that the leather is somewhat pebbly, rather than completely smooth, but I think the boot still looks plenty dressy. And the "pebbly" look probably means that minor scuffs and scratches over time will be less noticeable -- which is important in a boot of this price! This does mean, however, that the boot does not look as "shiny" as some others -- so just be aware of that. My only caution about this boot is that the shaft is rather short and quite skinny. For me, that is a good thing. My calves are exactly 12.5 inches, and I was having trouble finding
boots that fit well, rather than looking huge on my legs. So if you have skinny calves, this boot will be perfect for you. If you have larger calves, it might not work. The other caveat is that the shaft is a little short. I am 5'4", and I think the height looks okay -- but it is about 4 inches below my knee. On a taller person, these
boots might be "mid-calf" rather than true knee
boots. I wear either a size 8.5 or 9, and I ordered size 8.5. That gives me plenty of room to wear
socks or tights, and the
boots are not at all too tight. Definitely order down if you are torn between sizes. All in all, I cannot recommend these
boots highly enough. The price is really the only downside, but you get what you pay for. I ordered a pair of
La Canadienne brown, suede knee-high
boots 5 years ago, and I have used them as my primary winter
snow boots ever since. They are still in excellent shape -- well-insulated, waterproof, and stylish. I hope to get 5-10 years of use out of these
boots as well!