I LOVE THESE BOOTS. I'm very petite and have way too many boots, but most of them are knee-high since I've always thought that height was more flattering and elongated my leg. They all also have heels at least 2" high for the same reason. But since I received these they pretty much have not left my feet. They work with pretty much anything and look great - the shaft is just high enough and slender around the ankle rather than slouchy. It did take a week or so to break them in and I had blisters on the backs of my heels for a few days but the rubbing was never bad enough that I couldn't walk around. Now that they are broken in they are PERFECT. I could walk in them all day. They seem pretty much indestructible and are hefty enough to set off airport metal detectors. I can see myself wearing these for years.