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The ankle boots for the morning you are already running late

Amazon Essentials

The ankle boots for the morning you are already running late

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These ankle boots sit on a 2 inch stacked block heel, with a faux kidsuede upper and an inside zipper. The listing describes a memory foam insole and a flexible sole, which makes them a practical pick for a wardrobe rail that has room for only a few pairs of shoes.

The upper is faux kidsuede, lined in faux leather, and the listing says Amazon Essentials makes its shoes from alternative leather materials. Every material named is faux, though the listing does not say how the surface wears over time or how to clean it. Fine grosgrain piping trims the boots, and the heel is a stacked faux leather block, the shape the listing calls a Cuban heel.

Fit details are short and specific. The heel measures 2 inches and the shaft is 2.75 inches tall, measured from where your heel sits to the top of the shaft. An inside zipper handles entry, and the insole is padded with memory foam over a flexible, nonslip sole. The listing does not state whether the boots are waterproof, how wide they run, or how they fit true to size, so check the size chart before ordering.

Whether the look suits you is a matter of taste. A short shaft and a block heel read as casual, and they may sit easily with jeans or a dress, but that is a styling opinion and not a measurement. The listing marks the boots as imported and describes them as versatile, which is the seller’s wording rather than something a spec can confirm.

What we like about it

  • 2 inch stacked block heel with a 2.75 inch shaft height
  • Faux kidsuede upper with a faux leather lining
  • Memory foam insole and an inside zipper for entry
  • Flexible nonslip sole. Imported. Waterproofing is not stated.

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