These are the boots that I have spent years looking for.  Comfortable. waterproof and stylish with great soles.  Despite the heel when I wear these it literally feels like I have tennis shoes on! From the first day I put them on I wore them all day with no issues.  They are so great that I bought in Black and in Brown and bought a pair for my sister too.  I should also mention that my calves are not the most slender and the stretch panel in the back was enough to accommodate.  Usually wear 8 and bought in 9 to accumulate thicker socks for winter.