I purchased these boots for my teenaged daughter to pair with a Victorian/Gothic style dress. She normally wears a Size 6 in all styles of shoes, and the Size 6 in these boots is true to size and they fit her just right. Her foot is slightly narrow and she has plenty of room in the width in these, so I feel like they might be able to also accommodate a slightly wide foot. As it is, she has plenty of room to wear thick, cushy socks to offset the typical discomfort one experiences from standing in heels for hours. They have a very small amount of cushioning in the insole (maybe 1/8th inch thick) and the very slightest amount of arch support, but because they have a low 2.5” heel they are still fairly comfortable for wearing for long periods of time. My daughter said her feet were feeling a little achy at the end of the night, but it wasn’t anything more than what she normally feels when wearing heels. In other words, they’re not exactly like walking on clouds but they’re not devices of torture, either. Also, the heels flair at the bottom so they’re very stable like stacked heels with the added bonus of being super cute! The boots are lace-up and zip up so you can adjust the laces to your preferred fit and then use the zipper for easy on/easy off wearing. With all the comments about how these boots are great for wide calves, I was concerned that they would end up being too loose for my daughter because she has very slender calves. However, they actually fit her calves just fine and she could even adjust the laces to wear them a little bit tighter if she wanted. Another plus we discovered with these boots is that the tongue is designed with a loop near the top through which the laces can be attached. Anyone who has ever worn tall, lace-up boots in which the tongue required frequent straightening can appreciate this as the loop keeps the tongue upright and centered while wearing these boots. Because these boots have a very pointed toe, they do make your foot look longer than when wearing shoes with a round toe, so be warned. While they are very feminine in appearance, they’re not going to give you the appearance of tiny, dainty feet. They do create the illusion of very slender feet, however. As far as quality and construction, I try to be realistic with my expectations based on price so I didn’t go into this expecting Louboutin quality. Having said that, I feel these boots are quite well made given the $40 price tag at the time of my purchase. They are made with a PU and polyester lace upper. The thick lace is very pretty and has a solid backing so you can wear comfy socks under these boots, and the upper is supported with a cushiony foam type of material that makes them very comfortable around your calves. The metal grommets and hooks are lightweight but they feel secure. The boots overall are lightweight but the soles and heels still feel sturdy. The stitching looks nice and I can’t find any areas that look sloppy. Since the style of these boots is Victorian/Steampunk/Gothic, in addition to photos of the boots, I included photos of my daughter wearing them with a similarly themed dress to give you an idea of how they’ll look in real life. I have to say these boots are really perfect for this style of clothing. I honestly would have been happy with a lesser quality boot at this price given how perfect they look with this style of clothing, but the fact that the quality was better than I expected for the price was just an added bonus. My daughter absolutely loves these boots and I’m also very happy with this purchase because they’re just really great boots. If you’re on the fence and worried by the low price, you should go for it. You won’t be disappointed. **Note - If my review has been helpful to you, click on the button below and let me know!**
