I know platform boots of this style look intimidating but they're surprisingly comfortable to wear.  I wear mine all day long.  Pleaser brand has never let me down.  They're a true-to-size fit, affordable, and are quality boots.  The only bad thing I'd say is that the shaft width is too small.  If a person has muscular or fatter calves the boots won't fit.  Most seem to only give a 13-14 inch diameter.  Larger women like me would fare better with a 17 inch opening but even with the laces spread they won't fit.  Especially buckled boots, I've returned many adorable boots with buckles on account of my larger calves.

That's my only negative statement, I wish Pleaser would make the Electra foot style with larger calves.  This particular model is the only one that fits because it's shorter in height.  I want knee-high boots like this but they don't make them for bigger girls. I'll keep buying what I can from this company though, because they're great boots.