The boot is cute, but I don't think the platform is high enough so they aren't as comfy as they could or should be. I ordered a half size up after reading the reviews, and it was a good idea as they fit perfectly whereas if I'd have ordered my size of 8.5, they'd have been too small. I may keep them because they were a good price, but had I paid any more for them I'd send them back.  I have a brown pair of ankle boots being delivered today from another retailer at Amazon, and if they are comfier than these, I will purchase a black pair from that company and just keep these as back up, or give them to a friend.