I was really excited to receive this shoe/boot.  They are super stylish and I love the tassels on the ties.  However, they turned out to be less than I had hoped.  First, they were quite narrow and difficult to get on.  Second, they are wobbly and I felt unsteady in them.  This is probably due to the heel that is narrower than it looks in the photo and the platform at the ball of your foot.  In either case, feeling unsteady in my shoes will not do for a winter boot, especially since I live in an area were the sidewalks often have patches of snow and/or ice on them.  Lastly, they are very high, and not very comfortable.  I am returning them.  :(