At last, the perfect ankle boots! I have been searching for a good pair of black ankle boots since last winter. I needed a pair with a round toe and a thicker, lower heel than most ankle boots have. I made the mistake of buying a pair with a slim heel last year, and one walk across a gravel driveway was all it took to ruin the heel on those.

I searched department stores in vain this year for a new pair of boots. Nothing I found fit what I needed. The heels were always too high or too skinny or the boots were way beyond my price range. So when I found these boots on Amazon for $35, I could have danced for joy. I love, love love Clarks, but they're one of those "a wee bit more than I can reasonably afford" brands when they're not on sale. I believe that they are worth every penny of their full price, but their full price is just a touch too much for my wallet. So needless to say, I jumped on these when I saw the price.

I ordered them last week, and they arrived yesterday. I am wearing them today, and they are indeed perfect. They're comfortable and look really good with slacks. The heel is just high enough to keep the cuffs of my pants from dragging the floor, but they're not so high that they interefere with the comfort. They are a tiny bit snug at first with socks, but they have already stretched enough that I don't notice any pinching. I walked through a slushy, icy parking lot this morning and my feet stayed warm and dry, and the leather still looks great. So far, I'd highly recommend these to anyone who needs comfortable boots that still look good.