I think these are great looking shoes, and now that I've worn them, I can give feedback.  It's in between a standard shoe height and a short boot height, which isn't ideal for me.  The top (front) of the shoe is a tiny bit uncomfortable on the front of my ankle (but not enough to make me dislike the shoe).  The permanent insert in the shoe sticks up a bit on the vertical part of the heel structure, and hits my heel a little funny (but again, not enough to make me dislike the shoe).  And the sole is a lightweight plastic material, not rubber.  While I like that it keeps these bulky looking shoes fairly light, it makes them a tad slippery on some floor surfaces. The leather seems to be top-notch, as does the overall workmanship.  This is a quality shoe, and I think it will probably wear very well in the long run.  It looks great, especially with the natural contrast between the black sole and the upper.  Very impressed, with a few minor concerns.