I wasn't sure it was possible, but these pull it off! I am not usually one for heels, but these WORK. I got red, and the brushed leather look with red peeking out here and there is fab. These just arrived yesterday evening and I have actually been wearing these today to 'break them in'. However, they're already really comfortable! Perhaps they don't need as much breaking in as typical Doc Martens?

Anyway, these are perfect with jeans - they really class up an otherwise sloppy-looking ensemble, and would probably work quite well with a skirt or dress as well. I think the red color is more interesting than flat black/other plain colors.