"The leather is very nice, smooth black with a slight shine. The zipper detail and perforated leather on the back heel make these unique. The shearling lining is visible from the top and is rough cut, so the edge of the lining won't be perfectly straight. The opening is not overly wide, so they will look nice with skinny style jeans. The side zipper make it easy to slip off and on. I also have a high instep but these didn't seem to bother me. I felt they were true to size. I normally wear an 8 in closed toe shoes, especially a boot that will get worn with thick socks, and these were no different. There isn't a lot of cushioning to these, a hard moto boot footbed with a layer of shearling over it. Seems like it will be warm with all the lining, just wouldn't stand in them for hours at a time, but they are so cute and great materials. Can't wait to wear them!"