I love boots, i have  lot of them, but seem to always be searching for the perfect one to wear with everything  leggings, skinny jeans, dresses.  This boot may be the one!  These are not 'manly' and clunky like I belong in a motorcyle gang.  i love the sleek shaft that does not have a ton of embelishment. they are quite simple looking from the front and the side. the 'flash' comes from the big silver zipper up the back, granted it is not the smoothest zipper in the world, it does open but not as smooth as I would like, i can almost slip them on without the zipper but not yet, i'm sure in a few wears I will be able to.

I have a slightly wide foot, and athletic sized legs, these fit well over jeans but don't look like rain boots, sleek and pulled together, not slouchy and sloppy.  they are slightly distressed, but not beat up to the point of looking unprofessional or old.  the leather is nice and thick they appear to be well made and sturdy.