Wanted something sturdy to wear to work in winter weather. I work in an office and these look nice enough to wear with brown dress pants. They also look very cute with a pair of skinny or straight leg jeans. I'm not yet 30 and my style is sweaters and jeans, or cardigans and corduroys or dress pants for work. I wear a lot of Ann Taylor Loft, gap, etc, and these match my style. I find them very comfortable.