I love boots; specially over the knee.  I bought this pair of boots because I have never had white dirty looking boots so I thought they would look great.  They do! I love the heel because it is right height for me when I just want to wear them to go to the mall or store because I look tall and they are comfortable.  The leather is a little bit like cowboy boots...tight on the feet.  I am not sure if will soften because the leather is the tight, hard type and not the soft kind.  For some people that is hard to walk on.  They also run a little bit smaller than your regular size.  I am a 9M and the came as a 9, but pretty narrow.  I still kept them because I am hoping that once winter comes back they will stretch some and get comfortable once I start wearing them. Hope that helps=)