I was so excited when I saw navy blue, suede boots, as it's hard to find anything in navy blue for women in footwear that does't look like it was made for nuns.  I don't often pay that much for foot wear, so when I do,  I expect it to be worth it.  While the suede on the boot was really great, with real nice look and texture, the color looked more like dark gray than navy blue.  It also did not form over the top of my foot very well, as in, the design seemed a bit shoddy.  As for the sole, that is what really made me feel that it was not worth the money paid.  It looked cheap and felt cheap when I put them on.  I was not happy with the shape of the heel either.  That also looked like, whomever it was that designed it was asleep at the wheel.  I sent them back and will continue to search for the perfect blue suede boot.  Oh yes, the stitching was well done. I will give it that.