These boots are quite sassy and look like you could kick some b--t in them.  I like that.  Bought the brown for a change.  I have so many black boots.  They are a very neutral cognac kind of color and go perfectly with my B. Makowsky bag in the color called maple.  The heel is quite wearable although I wouldn't want to walk miles in them.  For the height I would say they are reasonably comfortable.  I thought the boot ran large.  I usually wear 7 1/2 in Indigo Clarks and had to size down to a 7.  I would have bought the 7 1/2 only if I wanted to wear very heavy socks.