Let me start by saying these boots are *adorable*. The western detailing is subtle but adds just enough flair to make them stand out without being costume-y. I wore them to a casual dinner with jeans and got multiple compliments—always a good sign!

The memory foam insole is legit. I was on my feet for hours running errands, and my feet didn’t feel like they’d been through a marathon. The 2-inch heel is the Goldilocks height: enough to give you a little lift but still totally walkable.

Now, the sizing drama. Like others mentioned, they run BIG. I usually wear an 8W, but these felt like clown shoes—zipper slid right up with zero resistance (not in a good way). Exchanged for a 7.5W, and *chef’s kiss* perfect fit. Pro tip: Size down at least half a size unless you plan on wearing thick socks.

The zipper? Stiffer than my morning coffee at first. It loosened up after a few wears, but I did rub some candle wax on the teeth to speed things along (grandma’s hack still works).

Biggest gripe? The vegan leather scuffs if you so much as breathe on it wrong. Mine picked up a mark from barely grazing under my desk. A suede eraser helped buff it out, but these aren’t boots for rough-and-tumble days.

Final verdict: If you want comfy, cute booties that won’t murder your feet (and don’t mind babying them), these are winners. Just play the sizing roulette carefully—your future blisters will thank you.