"This bootie is cute and well made. Nice good qualifty leather and a rich color that will only get better with leather conditioner.. The stretch panel is different and keeps the boot from rubbing at the back of the ankle but I do think panel should be a little smaller. Nice well cushioned footbed that softspots is known for too. Only negative is it is a bit wide across the top of foot of boot and you can only pull the strings so tight."