I ordered these in both the Cognac and Sand colors. I know that these desert boots will be all the rage come Fall, they will also be great in helping me transition my wardrobe. I will start to wear them with my flirty summer dresses and maxi skirts as August rolls around. I ended up returning the Sand shade, but I fell deeply in love with the Cognac! Perfect shade to match any and everything, and I love the distressed finish--slightly darker in areas. The Sand color was off somehow texture wise for me, the suede looked "funny" up close. Not a problem with the Cognac. The heel is definitely 3 inches high (I measured) and the fit is true to size, and they are comfy and easy to slip in to. Amazon had the best price, on a great looking, trendy boot that can be worn just about year round.