I really miss wearing my lace-up ankle boots when the weather turns warm, so I was happy to find these to wear during the fall, when it's still hot but I don't want to wear summer shoes.  They look great, and as some reviewers have said, they are (amazingly) comfortable right out of the box.  They're lightweight, but substantially made.  They look great with jeans, and I think they'll be great with leggings and skirts as well.  I have big feet, and they don't emphasize that the way that some boots do.  Really great purchase!