1. Shockingly comfortable. The foot bed is wide enough, and/or the leather soft enough, so that my toes aren't cramped. 2. Great arch support. I think it's partly due to the positioning of the heel. In any case, the boot arches exactly where my foot does, which is usual in my experience.
Neutral:
1. I'm not sure how much of the leg the boots should cover. They fall several inches below the knee on me, but I have long legs.
Cons (for me): 1. Not classical enough in black. I am looking for classic wardrobe basics that I can return to year after year, and the silver zipper on the black boot, being uncovered, stands out too much. 2. Not dressy enough. The style isn't dressy enough for my needs."