I wanted the perfect pair of black ankle boots for wearing with vintage dresses. I already have 3 pairs of Frye harness boots, so didn't really want another pair with the ring, but thought I'd give these boots a try. They were a tad too high for my comfort, and I decided I wanted a more basic boot without embellishments/hardware. I had no trouble getting my foot into the boot as other commentators did. It looked and felt high=quality. If you are searching for a boot with this look and can be comfortable in a 3" heel, these are great boots. Similar silhouette to much higher-priced Rag and Bone boots. I am a 7.5M.