Sam Edelman Womens Nance Leather Tall Knee-High Boots

I have been after an all leather lace up pair of boots for ages, mainly to pair with a costume. These fit the bill perfectly - they look gorgeous and I can definitely wear them for an hour without dying. So I'm keeping them. That being said, they are hideously uncomfortable. The toes are narrow and stiff, pushing the foot back and rubbing the heel. I am ALWAYS a 10, and would really need an 11 just for width if I wanted to avoid blisters. That is when you get them on, and oh boy is that fun. You have to loosen them to the ankle to get your foot in - the laces are not long enough for this, so the top 8~ or so eyelets have to be completely undone. Even when loosened, it is a struggle to get on since the bottom of the ankle is cut ridiculously tight. I have plenty of room in the calves, but it is like they tested these on the ankles of children. I would recommend these if you have narrow feet and tiny ankles. Or if you have narrow feet and don't mind completely unlacing and relacing boots every time you wear them. Or if you like pretty shoes and don't mind suffering in general.