I have several pairs of Annie shoes and have not had a bad experience with any of them.  These boots are mid-calf and a lower heel than most which is what interested me in them, as I have a job that can have me on my feet for 7 hours a day. Ankle boots look OK with skirts if you have tights but sometimes you need more coverage to really make the look. These are lovely and the swirling detail on the side really stands out to make these boots that much more interesting and also give the ability to coordinate with different colored outfits