I am not easily impressed. It took me many tries this year to find a perfect pair of boots. I have gone both cheap and expensive without finding anything that was just right. What I wanted was a western inspired boot that was also modern enough to wear with a casual dress and tights. I wanted a heel that wasn't so outrageous I couldn't do a decent amount of shopping and sight seeing without getting sore. (going on a trip) But enough heel to give lift and be stylish. It's chunky as shown, no sprained ankles here. At first I was hesitant because of the silvery detail on the sides. When I got them I was so happy with it. The extra color is great because it makes the whole boot so trendy and fashionable. But definitely has that dress up feel to it too. In the picture the silver really stands out. But in real life it's really not that shiny. I tried these on with a blue cardigan, a red top, a black frock. I am not a jeans girl but I bet they would look killer with some skinny's. You can dress it up or down. The thing I like about the suede is that it makes the toes pop out attracting attention to the rest of this cute boot. It also makes these look considerably more expensive than they really are. The stitching is tiny and perfect all around. I can tell it's a quality item. The inside of the boot feels very cupped at the heel and arch, and gets wider at the ball of the foot so my feet don't slip forward when I walk. It is super padded and comfy in there. The inside is pretty smooth no areas for too much rubbing. The sole is obviously designed to reduce impact and is far less noisy than other boots while walking. The top of the boot is very relaxed like a western. It won't hug your calves. I think the extra space when worn with leggings or tucked in jeans slims your legs.