"I was pleasantly surprised that these boots have a leather upper (I don't expect too much from Steve Madden) and they have been quite comfy to wear around for a full day. I'm shorter at 5'4" and sometimes boots go too high up the ankle and make my legs look weird, but I've worn these with skirts and skinny jeans and thought they looked good! My mom also liked them and she's the pickiest person I've ever met."