Already had the Teva De La Vina in Taupe size 9 and they are the perfect short ankle sister boot. They run true to size but since they are real leather u must wear them and break them in! Super tuff and sturdy! I do everything in my Teva boots from work in the office to fishing and hiking. These particular boots are very smooth exterior so look very nice with everything. Not so rugged but still tuff as he**! The heel is perfect not too high but just a little. I probly won't wear these particular ones to keep them looking nice for work and I know they will last a long time like all my Teva boots.