I almost returned these  because they were tight--glad I didn't though, because the leather stretches out so they fit just right. They look INCREDIBLE on, and even though I printed out a return slip for them, I couldn't bring myself to take them to UPS. Good thing I didn't. I wore them a few times for a couple days and then didn't touch them for a week. Tried them on one last time, and somehow during that week, the shoe elves stretched them out just enough to not hurt my feet anymore(?!)

PROS: The company. This has got to be my absolute favorite place to get shoes from--not only are the shoes gorgeous, there is something genuine, civilized and beautifully idealistic in the way this company operates. Love it. Getting an El Naturalista order in the mail is like getting a care package from paradise. You get goodies! I don't want to ruin the surprise for you, just try it and see :-)

As with all El Naturalista shoes, these are made beautifully out of excellent materials. The suede is nice and thick, and the color is great.  They are fully lined with leather. The stitching is great, and the soles/heel very unique and interesting visually. They are very sexy on the foot, in an understated, "hot for teacher" kind of way, and even though I haven't worn them very much yet, I can see these easily dressing up or down depending on the situation. The suede seems to have a more casual feel than the smooth leather.

CONS: The only problem I have with this boot is the fit. That's why it has 4 and not 5 stars. The boot opening is roomy,  and the toe box fits comfortably after an initial difficult breaking in period. I would advise ordering up a size or even two--especially if you have wide feet. All my weight rests on the balls of my feet when I wear these, and there is very little arch support. This is pretty uncomfortable but easy to remedy with gel inserts. I think if the heel were located further down the shoe bed, it would help support the foot more and distribute weight more evenly. This particular shoe is definitely not as comfortable as others from the same company, even with their great inserts, and if they hadn't started breaking in properly, I would have sent them back. Amazon was great to work with, as always!