I complimented a friend at work on her trendy boots, noting the unusual taupe color, and wide calf, which I look for when buying boots, since my calves are hard to fit. I asked her about them and found out they were by Steve Madden, which was a huge plus for me. You can not imagine my surprise when I found the exact same boots on here for less than what she paid! Yes! These boots fit me perfectly, and the color goes across most seasons surprisingly well. (Pretty silly in summer though here in southern California!) I adore the height of the heel, perhaps 2.5-3 inches, but I think there must be a little platform in the front, because they are comfortable all day long. I was actually surprised how much I own that goes perfectly with this color. I found that I own matching leggings, so that with nearly any color tunic top, it makes a stunning go to outfit. I highly recommend these boots!