Boutique 58 Prescilla Tie-up High Heel Boots

I really like the style of these boots, which I bought in the black. I especially love the side zipper on each boot, which allows me to slip them on and off easily without having to lace and unlace them every time. The leather, while on the stiff side rather than buttery soft, looks and feels fine; mine wasn't scratched or distressed as some other reviewers have complained. I agree with other reviewers that the soles are quite slick; I had to rough up the bottoms to feel safe wearing them out in the ice and snow. My biggest concern is that the heels are higher than I expected. Overstock's online product description says the heels are 2.75" but I'm not sure how that's measured. The heels on my boots are 4" at their highest point, which is at the back of the heel, and the pitch from the heel down to the toe is very steep, so I'm finding them much less comfortable to wear and walk around in than I'd hoped. The shaft is also higher than I'd thought -- it rises about 5" from my ankle bone -- but that's fine; it gives me plenty of ankle support. All in all, I love the look of the boots and think they were a great deal, but I wish they were more comfortable to wear.