Okay, so I finally got these Ataiwee ankle boots after eyeing them for weeks. Here's the real talk—no fluff.

First off, they look STUNNING. The side zip and block heel give them that 'I woke up like this' chic vibe. Paired with jeans? Chef's kiss. The leather feels smooth (not plasticky), and the buckle detail is cute without being extra.

BUT. The sizing is whack. I’m a solid US 7, but these felt like clown shoes—my heels kept slipping even with thick socks. Some reviews said size up, others said true to size… girl, it’s a gamble.

Comfort? Meh. The insole is thinner than my patience waiting for these to ship. I had to add cushion inserts (extra $$$), but now they’re cozy enough for light walks. All-day wear? Nah.

Durability seems decent—survived a sudden downpour without melting, and the grip’s good on wet pavement. But that zipper? Feels like it’ll give up before my next birthday.

Verdict: Cute for Instagram, questionable for real life. If you’ve got narrow feet or hate sizing roulette, maybe skip. For $50-ish though? Not the worst impulse buy.