I picked out these boots for Christmas, and received them as a gift. I loved the simple look of the boot and they were comfortable, but I wore them 3 times and the sole was peeling so badly I sent them back. It was peeling off on the inner ball of the foot, at least a half an inch back and two inches down the length of the shoe. GASP. If you look, the sole is glued on, not sewn. I should've known. Also, the ankle did not fit my ankle properly, even though the length of the boot fit my foot, My ankle slid around in the boot. There was already a crease in the toe area where your foot bends and this should not happen with good quality leather boots. These boots are not normal Steve Madden quality, usually I can count on them to last and be decent quality. For this price, do not buy.