These are incredible quality boots. My boyfriend and I both have them, his in navy and mine in black and they are just a classic statement shoe for a variety of looks. They are pretty comfortable but I wouldn't mind an insole in mine. Only thing is I wish there were half sizes because I'm normally a 10 (US) so that's what I got (UK 8) and they feel a little roomy but a 9 would probably be snug. Other than that, I love these boots and I wear them all the time.