I was looking for a "summer" bootie with cutouts and a sleek silhouette. These are perfect! I LOVE the buckles, which I was happy to find are all functioning and can be adjusted. My foot is thin so this helped a lot in getting a personalized fit. I also love the easy zip closure on the back. The leather is nice and soft. The top of the boot sits low enough on my ankle that there is no pinching or rubbing. I wear them with no-show sock liners. There is no cushion on the foot bed but that's not a problem for me since I use them mostly for going to work, not walking around or standing on my feet for hours. I'm a true 6.5 and these fit just fine. A note for people with wider feet, these are narrow shoes. My thin, narrow feet fit perfectly in them but they may be a tight squeeze for thicker, wider feet.