I bought these for some stylish boots I could wear in colder weather. the sole is rubber not plastic so my feet do not get too cold. The toe is a little snug but it loosens up after a few wears. The boots runs true to size and the heel is not too high that you feel like walking in pumps but not too low that you feel like you are barefoot. The Taupe color is more brown than what is shown in the picture but not an extreme difference.