I was looking for some cute, comfortable combat boots that I could wear in the snow and rain and also would transition to spring. These have great ankle support, the zipper works well (unlike on the steve madden boots), and they are CUTE! There's very little arch support, but I added an insole for that. The top of the boots is now a little tight around the toe box because of the insole, so I'm trying to find a way to get a lower profile insole for support while also giving my toes more space.

They are very affordable for leather boots, and although I wish there was a bit more support built into the shoe, I love the affordability. I plan to wear these on a trip in Europe where we'll be hiking and walking in the country and in the cities.
The straps are purely decorative and are a bit loose but comfortable and add some pizzazz to the shoe. I also appreciate that i can unzip the boot and tie the laces around for a half-boot look in the late spring. I have them in tan and they are very cute with skirts and dresses!