These are beautiful high quality boots. They are real suede, and should last a long time. As far as comfort goes, well, they're about as comfortable as any shoe I own with a 4 inch heel. I wouldn't do a lot of walking in them but they are perfect for church or a night out on the town. The rubber "tread" on the bottom is a nice feature since most dressy boots are quite slick, it's good to have a bit of traction. These are the second pair of Naughty Monkey boots I own and I find that with this brand I need to order half a size up (I got a 7.5 instead of a 7 and they fit perfectly). Just for reference I am 5'4" 130 lbs and I consider my calf size to be normal - these stay up just fine with a little bit of room. For less than $100 you will not find a better pair of boots, and believe me your friends will be jealous, they are hot!