Okay, so I finally caved and bought these VJH ankle boots after seeing them all over Instagram. First impression? They’re WAY cuter in person!

The faux suede feels surprisingly soft, and the chunky heel gives just enough lift without making me wobble like a baby giraffe. Wore them for a 5-hour shopping spree – zero blisters! Though fair warning: they do squeak a tiny bit on tile floors (my cat HATES this feature).

Love how versatile they are! Dressed them up with a skirt for brunch, then paired with ripped jeans later. The side zipper is genius when you're too lazy to re-lace (aka always). Only gripe? The laces could be longer for my dramatic double-knot fantasies.

After 3 months of abuse (rain, mud, my terrible coordination), they’re holding up shockingly well. Pro tip: waterproof spray is a MUST. These aren’t snow boots, but perfect for city slush.

Final verdict? 9/10 – would absolutely buy in another color. Sorry wallet!