I just got these shoes in black leather.  The leather is great and the platform is shiny.  The heel is very high, though and without the support on the ankle of a normal boot, I fear my clumsy self will be picking myself up a lot when I wear these shoes.  The front sole does not sit level on the floor when you stand in them, instead the toes point kind of upward, making them look a tad like cartoon witch boots. haha...but I will still wear them, I think they will be cute on once I get the hang of walking in them.