These booties have lots of trendy elements - the pointed toe, kitten heel and leopard print calf hair are huge right now. I tend to wear mostly darker colors so I like jazzing up my outfits with a cute colorful scarf or an interesting shoe. I hate wearing super high heels and the comfort of these cant be beat, they really succeed at being both fashionable and comfortable. I usually wear a 7 and these are definitely not too tight, I can wear a thin sock which is what I prefer with booties to absorb perspiration. Theres also enough wiggle room if my feet swell.  Theyre an edgy but all-occasion bootie that can be worn year-round (probably more of an office or evening bootie in the summer) this is my 4th pair of Rockport Total Motion, Im addicted to their trendy but wearable designs.