I live in a very secluded area so it is almost impossible for me to buy very fashionable items in the stores around me. I purchased three other black riding boots before ordering these and I love them! They're very comfortabl to wear all day and fit true to size. I wanted a shoe that was form fitting and this was the best option so far. I have relatively narrow ankles and big feetI like my boots to fit well or I get uncomfortable. I wish the very top of these were a little more slender but that's something I've overlooked!