So overall I am glad I got these boots. They have a few issues, but they are still pretty and fashionable. The heel looks scary high in the pictures but in real life it does not look so bad....and best of all it does not feel bad. They are pretty comfortable for 5 inch heels. I feel that these do run a little small. In dress shoes I wear a 6 1/2 and most of the time I order boots in a size 7 to allow a little more room for socks and for my calf width (I am short so I have more compressed wider calves). After reading other reviews I decided to go up a little more in these and I am glad I did. I ordered one pair in a size 7 1/2 and one in in a size 8 (due to 7 1/2 being sold in that color) and I actually like the way the size 8 fit better. I had no trouble with these falling down or bunching as some reviewers did, but like I said before I have a larger calf...if you are very skinny or have long legs I could definately see that being a problem. The only thing I really had an issue with is that the fringe on one boot in each pair was very mussed. So I have one boot where the fringe lays flat, and one where it is all crazy and sticking out every direction. This seems to happen a lot with fringe boots though, so that is one of those things.....I am gonna try to see if I can straighten it out somehow. Also there were several rubs and dents in the suede on the toes of both pairs of boots. Since amazon has these at such an awesome price  (hey, I got three pairs of these boots for less then the retail cost should be for one pair!!!!) I guess I cannot complain to much. Please be aware though that prices on amazon can fluctuate greatly and they might not be on sale quite as cheap now........I currently have these in red, black, and camel. The black and camel look pretty true to how they appear online but the red pair I got did seem nearly as bright as it was pictured which is actually okay with me. Best part of all...when I wear these I am as tall as my husband!!  These boots really make a statement and will cause massive shoe envy in anyone that glimpses them. Don't miss out...grab a pair (or two or three) while you can!!