I thought I would need to return these boots at first. They felt really hard and uncomfortable under my heels. Then I  change to slightly thicker socks and that made a big difference. I wore them once to work and walked around quite a bit in them. They are quite comfortable. They are not noisy, I hate noisy shoes. Above all they look classy. They shine beautifully and the colour is a nice rich chestnut brown. I usually wear size 8 shoes, but for boots I always buy 8.5 which worked well for these boots. What I love the most about these boots is that they hug my calves quite snugly, of course with a pair of skinny jeans or leggings. I have skinny calves (13.5) and I have trouble finding boots that fit my calves snugly. They are not as comfortable as my Timberland Lexis boots, however they are definitely more dressy. I plan on using them for those days when I won't be on my feet all day.