This is the 3rd or 4th pair of navy blue boots I bought this year. I went for DVF, DanaBlack, Ikon, Marc Jacobs. Although each of those boots were great... they were not "the one". This boot is "the one". Here's why: They are the perfect dark shade of navy blue that still looks navy blue and not black. Because of this: I can wear it with blues, browns, blacks. The black platform and heel makes a nice accent. The suede is gorgeous. My calf circumference is probably @ 15 inches and this boot slouches just a bit - it is perfect. I am on my feet all day long, and these boots were so comfortable after an 11 hour day. Several people (strangers included, men and women) commented on how amazing my boots were.