The ankle boots for a rushed morning and a long day

A pair of ankle boots with a round toe, a three inch stacked heel and a side zipper, so they go on quickly on a busy morning. The outer is polyurethane, the sole is rubber, and the listing describes them as suited to work, dates and casual days out.

The shape is simple. A round toe sits at the front, V cut elastic panels are set into the sides, and a side zipper works alongside them. The listing says this makes the boots easy to get on and off, which counts on mornings when time is short. The heel is three inches and is described as a stable mid heel. The sole is rubber, described as wear resistant and slip resistant. The listing does not give a heel width or a platform height, so check the photos for the exact shape of the heel.

Inside, the lining is soft textile and the insole is cushioned latex. The listing calls the fit snug and contoured, with flexible elastic side panels helping it sit close to the foot. The outer material is polyurethane, a synthetic material, so these are not leather. Whether you like that finish is a matter of taste, not measurement. The listing gives no size chart, no shaft measurement beyond ankle height, and no care instructions.

For styling, the listing points to jeans, skirts or dresses, for work, dates and casual outings. A plain round toe and a mid heel are easy to place in a wardrobe, though how they sit with your own clothes is your call.