This boot has two layers, the inside goes against your leg and then the outside is the faux suede that's baggy. You can adjust it however you like. I am 5'6" with long legs and the shaft hit me at a great spot so if you need a really high boot, this is it. However, I eneded up returning it due to the excess baggage! There is far too much slouch material for my taste and I found that it made my legs look bulky. Also, the heel felt too high. I do wear heels but these pitched me forward and made me feel off balance. That being said, I got the knee high version of these, the mckenzie and I love those because there isn't as much material and I think the heel is lower by a half inch. I got them on endless.com which is a part of amazon so I was happy that they have free shipping and returns because I had to send these babies back.