This is my daughter's second pair of these boots.  Her first pair lasted for about 6 months.  One of the heels (which seems to be made of hollow rubber) "deflated" one day when she was at school.  Since they didn't cost much, I just ordered another pair instead of having them repaired.  She likes the look of the boot and they are comfortable.  For a synthetic leather, they look pretty realistic.  She wears a 6.5 and that is what she ordered in these and they fit well.