My coworkers have been encouraging me to find the love for boots. Having never owned a pair of boots before, I was skeptical. I decided to try a pair of booties/ankle boots instead. After debating on this style for several days, I decided, based in part on the reviews, to go with the gray fabric Aerosoles Women's Play Pleat Ankle Boot. The pictures of the grey fabric looked suede and they look suede in person too. The gray is dark, but not pewter or charcoal. They go well with career slacks, a pencil skirt and tights, or with jeans. Wearing a shoe that touched my ankles took some getting used to for me, but after the 2nd time wearing them, I stopped noticing it. I find them very comfortable. No pinching or blisters or break in period. The heel height is perfect. I usually wear an 8.5 but ordered a 9 figuring I'd be wearing them with trouser socks or tights. They are a little big and I probably could have done the 8.5, but then they may have been too tight with socks. The only reason I deducted a star, is because the toe shape is just not flattering. It is kind of shapeless and I feel it makes my foot look bigger than it is. I like the way the shoes look from the side, but not when I look down at them when standing. Regardless, I am enjoying my first pair of ankle boots and hope to enjoy them for a long time to come.