Stuart Weitzman Women's Reserve Stretch Suede Boots - Comfortable Knee-High Boots for Women | Perfect for Fall, Winter & Dressy Occasions

Adding: To be ABSOLUTELY certain these were authentic, I contacted Stuart Weitzman via Facebook to authenticate them. They asked me to provide the style code stamped near the top of the inside shaft and about a day later confirmed my pair IS authentic, from their fall 2017 run. Great customer service. If you have doubts get them, jot down the code and contact the company directly.Last Saturday night I watched Atomic Blonde. A week and change later I am the PROUD owner of the 5050 she ROCKED in that fight scene. Whoa, wow and OMG. OK, OK. I read the reviews. I asked the questions I'm going to do my best to answer for you now. Let's do this:I received my boots in the purple box. I received the dust bag. My boots arrived today new and pristine, factory packed and properly stuffed with no creases in the leather. I checked the soles: Made in Spain. I had to peer down the shaft a bit to see the SW stamp but there it was, clean and crisp. I have the napa leather and it's like butter--soft but not TOO soft; it feels like it can stand up to daily street action. I can see how our heroine in Atomic Blonde kicked much arse in these and still looked fab.About me: 5'2. 110lbs. Lean build, no exceptional leg proportions. Size 9 shoe; I don't know why I have such big feet on such a small frame but that's just life and genetics. And 45, if you must know. If you've studied pics of this boot you know the shaft hits differently on different people. I learned manufacturers cut the length of the boot shaft in proportion to the shoe size, which they base on the height of the average woman who wears that size: so if you're a size 5 shoe, manufacturers cut the shaft to fit a height around 5 feet or so--hence if your shoe size is disproportionate to your height, you may find boot shafts hit you differently than advertised. I followed advice and sized .5 down to the 8.5B and it is PERFECT on me, even with a thick sock. The shaft is where things get interesting. On me, thanks to my big hoofs, this boot hits well above the knee, a couple inches or so--high enough that on me this is thigh high. No more feening for Lowlands for this chick! But this higher rise also means the stretch back hits much higher on my leg than designed--above the bend of my knee--so sitting and bending are not the most comfortable at present; this may resolve with some break in. I also felt a little rubbing/irritation around the front of my knee where the leather in front is sort of, I dunno--seamed or folded inside or whatever. And yes, there was a bit of bagging around the ankles but no big deal.The rounded toe shape works for me and is part of what makes these so wearable--no crowding, all badarse walkability for days. Footbed is super comfortable and the shoe does not rub or chafe my toes anywhere. People wear these with jeans; I tried them on bare legs. They are snug. I tried them over the jeans I was wearing today too, which are skinny but not SUPER skinny. Not a good look. These babies want your skinniest skinnies. Keep them tight to the ankles to minimize extra bagging at the ankles.You will look luxe. You will feel luxe. These rule. If you're into these, Prime them and see for yourself if it's love for you, too.