These boots are not leather.  Instead they are a a stretchy synthetic leather like material.  They have a tight fit around the calves that makes them nice to wear with skirts but it would be difficult tuck jeans/pants into them.  The heel height is comfortable.  There is no comfort padding in the footbed but they are very comfortable to wear for long periods of time.  I recommend them and would even buy them in another color if they had my size.