I have size 8.5 feet, skinny heels, 13" calves, 116 lbs., I live in sunny California.

These Report Bethel boots in black suede are of good quality suede leather and fit well. They aren't super narrow in the forefoot, or fit funny in the heel or arch. I did add a padded shoe insert for extra padding, there's plenty of room for that. The cuff can be worn cuffed down or up, I wear mine down all the time. I don't find that the dye color rubs off at all either. They have a nice low heel, and are very comfortable. They are a good height if you don't want to wear full OTK boots, and ankle boots are too low. These are good primarily with skinny jeans, but I have never worn them with a skirt. I wear my OTK boots if I want to wear a skirt.

These are a nice general boot to wear kicking-around or to the mall, or errands. I waited for them to go on sale, and if they get more in stock and the other two colors go on a good enough sale, I would buy those too.

*update* 10/13/14
The other two colors did go on sale shortly thereafter, and I did buy the other two colors, so I now have all three. I still love them and they are the first boots I go to for grocery shopping, drug store errands or any kind of errands. They are still holding up great.