text: I got these as a birthday gift this year, because I'd been trying to find a good dupe for Jeffrey Campbell's Lita boots. They arrived on time, new in the box and had never been worn. I promptly wore them to a wedding the same week and I was able to wear them all day, walk with ease (which is huge since I typically resemble Bambi learning to skate when I put on anything higher than my Chuck's) and was even able to walk in both grass and gravel. Walking on very smooth floors like tile or polished wood is hard though, you have GOT to add some grip tape to the soles of you don't have the time to break them in first. They are rediculously slippery on smooth surfaces. I put mine on and went out on the road and just paced for a while to get the soles good and scuffed, which really isn't so bad if you just call a friend or something to distract you while you do it. I have paired them with everything- skirts, dresses, jeans. You name it and these boots have matched it! I can't WAIT until fall because they look especially cute with a fluffy sweater :) Anybody looking for a fairly innexpensive Lita style boot that will hold up well, get these! A few small care tips- Don't throw out the stuffing or the dust sleeves when you get your boots. If you brush them off with a towel, re-stuff them, and re-bag them after you wear them, and store them in the original box, they will retain their form a lot better. If you don't, the suede will crease faster than usual and they won't look as good. Plus, suede can sometimes be a bitch to clean, so the dust ruffles and box keep everything out of harm's way. Just buy a roll of grip tape and some nice inserts for your arches and you'll be shocked at how long you can go in these.