I have been eyeing these shoes for ages and finally took the 'risk' and bought them(on sale, of course) The reason for my hesitance was that I am NOT use to any height on shoes, and that I have wide-ish feet - I usually get a size 7 in  a C or wide fit, or 7 and a half if they don't come in wide fits. Now that I have them, I am pleased with them - they do look good with anything, and the height and feel is not bad. But, if you do have wide feet, this may not be the boot for you - its okay for me(with thin socks), not uncomfortable, but not comfortable either, but I am hoping that it will stretch. I do love the fact that the laces are adjustable AND that there is a zip at the side to make it easy to put it on and off.