Shoe addict here, checking in. I've recently reviewed 3 black pairs of boots and ended returning all of 'em--which is a shocker since I hate parting with shoes. But these Betsey's?! It's 100% LOVE.

First, I'm not shy to say I've never been a big fan of this label. I find Betsey Johnson stuff, as a rule, to look kinda cheap and garish. However, frustrated with the recent equestrian boot trend--a bandwagon everyone and their mama seems to have jumped on--I decided to look for something edgier. And voila!

I ordered in black. Super rock n roll chic. And these didn't disappoint right out of the box. The leather isn't too shiny, they smell divine (sorry PETA), and they're super soft. The buckle--the selling point here, no?--is way cool, not as comically oversized as it might appear, and actually is adjustable. You can loosen it if you want a more jingle jangly look w/o affecting the actual fit.

So speaking of the fit, it works for me. Length was TTS. Width wise I'd say the boot is on the more narrow side of 'M'. The shaft circumference is about 13 inches, pretty generous but without looking too rain galoshes-y. I do think if you have a high instep and wide foot that it could be a tad challenging wiggling in here as the top of the boot, over the instep/near the ankle, is a little snug and remember, there's no zipper. I can still fit into these with thick socks but with little wiggle room to spare...tho I do expect they'll begin stretching out.

They're lined in hot pink--a thick, soft and satiny microfiber feeling material. Very nice.

They have a good heel; just a bit of boost. The sole is not terribly flexible nor is it textured so watch out on slippery floors.

The leather is a tad thin, nothing troublesome, but they will knick a bit if you're too rambunctious. Due to the style of these, that only adds charm, but the leather is kid glove-soft so scratches are bound to happen. These look tuff. But they're not all-weather friendly.

Obviously the look speaks for itself. They're a little bold, a little pirate "swashbuckle-y" says my hubby, and not for the completely faint of heart. But they're comfy right out of the box, look amazing, and priced perfectly.