Hush PuppiesVivianna Women's Boots

Originally purchased these to go with a steampunk costume - After spending much time searching for an ideal Victorian laceup style boot with a lowish (but not flat) comfortable heel, and with suitable steampunk look, I was getting frustrated with just finding either cheap imported synthetic material boots, extortionate prices for specialist made footwear, too bulky, too low or too high a heel, and hardly ever in my small size 3...then a friend pointed me in the direction of this Hush Puppies Vivianna boot....and it was love at first sight! The shape and design fitted all my 'wants' and to find they were leather and for a price well below what I was expecting to have to pay....they fitted the bill perfectly. I read up on other customer comments, satisfied by how comfortable they found them to wear...but have to admit the suggestions that the ankle is perhaps a little wide (I have narrow feet and skinny ankles) worried me a bit. However, saying that, I also intended wearing them with spats that would cover that area so seemed not too much of an issue....being leather, and comfortable (the important bit to me), and fulfilling all my design criteria overrode any concerns and I knew I just had to buy them.When I received them I have to say I was delighted! The tan colour was an almost exact match to the leather straps etc on my costume and they are perhaps slightly more 'antiqued' than the photo shows...which again is perfect for the steampunk look. They fit well, really are uber comfortable and make my little feet look super cute and dainty. Yes, they do gape at the ankle and some people will find this an issue...but in my case, it wasn't a problem. The elastic laces are annoying ( I also think they cheapen the look of the boot) so I've replaced them with proper brown material ones which actually make the boot feel more secure across the front of the foot....and I have managed to pull them a little tighter. The leather 'tongue' is stitched in place but I have managed to crease and soften the leather enough so that there is more 'give' to enable the laces to tighten a bit more...good for me with narrow feet but I guess majority of people wont need to do this....and since there are the additional zips at the sides, once the laces are done up, they can be left untouched. Worn with spats and additional clip on steampunk cogs and embellishments to the fronts they completed my costume wonderfully and drew many admiring glances, comments and queries as to where I got them.The story however doesn't end with them being just an one off costume item - they are so comfortable I am now wearing them most days (minus the costume embellishments)! I'm not one for wearing heels (I have back and hip pain problems) but these are a perfect height for me when I want to dress up a bit more and I've managed to stay on my feet wearing these without issues for far longer than I do in my other footwear....this is probably down to the claimed shock absorbing heel pad, flexible insole cushioning and ultra-flexible tread design with flexible rubber outsole featuring incline technology. The sole is nice and grippy and I feel safe walking in them. Teamed with jeans and trousers they look fantastic and have even got the approval off my fashionista friends who know their footwear! I mean, remember, these are made for everyday use...they are not 'costume' boots...that just happened to be what I'd originally purchased them for...these are damn good leather boots intended for more use, made by a quality trusted company and they won me over and enchanted me and have become a favourite of my footwear collection and really earning their keep. They are certainly worth the money and with proper looking after will last me a long time.

bought as a gift. Comfortable fit, excellent quality. loved the colour.

After having my eye on these boots for quite some time, I finally went ahead and purchased them a couple of days ago, as they were great value compared to other sites I had seen them on! I bought them in tan and they arrived earlier today via one-day delivery- and they don't disappoint! They are very well-made, with lovely soft leather; and I love the colour too- they are a lovely burnished leather with such a good shine to them. To look at, they are gorgeous.I have quite wide UK size 7 feet, but my shoe size can vary between a size 6 and an 8, depending on the shoe. I worried a bit that the boots weren't going to fit around my wide toes and high instep, especially after other reviews from customers whose boots didn't quite fit despite their feet usually fitting a certain size. Luckily for me, they do, and they are incredibly comfortable to walk in; yes, the heel is a little bigger than I expected, but don't be put off by it, as the padding inside and the overall design of the shoes make the heel size pretty insignificant. I also think the leather will stretch slightly as I break them in and make them even more comfortable. I quite happily wandered around my house in them for a little while after trying them on!Therefore, I would recommend these boots to anyone wanting a well-made, very comfortable pair of smart-looking ankle boots. I think they will suit anyone, regardless of height, shape or age- I'm 21 but having read lots of other reviews, ladies of varying ages have purchased and loved these shoes! I shall invest in a good leather protector to keep them nice over the coming winter months, and am seriously considering requesting another pair in another colour (probably green!) for Christmas!

my other half tried them on & 'ouch' the toe end - so will have to go back. Real shame as she loved the steampunk style :-(

Rich red color, very stylish design, very high quality, soft leather....the most comfortable shoes I ever had in my love. Great value for money. What else....I LOVE MY RED SHOES!

They fit beautifully, look amazing, are really comfy and generally are everything you'd want them to be. Liked them so much, I got a pair in black as well.

I saw the same shoes on another site for £180 with a review saying the boots come out small. That is not the case. They fit comfortably and allow room for socks to be worn. Highly recommend these boots. Comfortable fit, height and wear. Absolute bargain for the price of £55 and a few pence.

Absolutely beautiful boot, and great quality. Bought a size up as I was worried about fit, usually I'm a 4-4.5 so ordered a size 5. So perfect fit in width and etc but shoe a bit long so have to use a thicker sock to prevent foot from sliding.