I was looking for boots to wear with a lovely silk dress that required a certain je n'est sais quoi but were also affordable and easy to wear for extended periods. These little microsuede slouchy booties are just the thing! They are cute, stopping just below where calves flare (gastrocnemius muscle), allowing people with athletic or wide calves to wear them! The heel is slender from the side, creating that lovely stiletto look, but the width makes it a stable heel.They looked great with a pencil skirt, and I also tried them on with a pair of dressy cargo pants that end between the calf and ankle. They certainly created the look in magazines and catalogs at an affordable price!* Order the larger size if you are between sizes or have a wide toe area since these have pointy toes.