DREAM PAIRS Women's Mid Calf Combat Boots with Built-in Wallet Pocket - Lace Up Military Style Ankle Booties for Hiking, Outdoor Adventures & Fashion Streetwear

At first I was simply looking for boots with a built-in pocket since I hate carrying purses (especially for concerts, day-trips, etc), and as a delightful surprise I found my favorite shoes for all occasions. I honestly prefer to wear boots nearly every day now and love how these instantly make any outfit look more polished.STORAGE - Obviously don't expect to put too much in each pocket as it's not meant to hold a lot nor would you want an unsightly bulge or creases in the material anyway. It is, however, perfect for a few essentials. I keep my ID, credit card, and cash on one and a tiny phone charger cable in the other. Inside the shoe itself I sometimes tuck in a small portable battery against my calf. In public bathrooms, I love being able to temporarily hold my phone in the boot rather than using a random gross ledge on those days bringing a bag is impractical. You may not have this extra room if you have wider calves though.FIT - My first couple of pairs did not fit so I had to exchange them, but once I got a better size it was worth the hassle. For reference, I wear shoes anywhere between a 7 and 8 US women's (as we all know women's sizes can vary by manufacturer) and have a length (toe to heel) of 23.7 cm. Dream Pairs' 8 was most comfortable for me as someone who wants the options of layers (socks, fishnets, tights, jeans, etc). You might prefer a half size smaller for a more snug fit.QUALITY - For the price, Dream Pairs nails it. My first pair in black has lasted over 2 years so far with no issues. There are some minor scuffs on the toes, but that was entirely my fault (I'm childish and enjoy kicking rocks from time to time) so not worth taking off a star. I can wear these boots year-round in the sweltering heat of Florida yet not feel like my legs are melting. Moreover, I've even worn these in the snow while on vacation and still felt warm, dry, and comfortable. All the zippers have held up well although the pocket zipper pulls were a little stiff at first.COLOR - The terran black and terran gray are both as pictured. The only thing I didn't like about the gray boots is the brown heel clashes a bit for my tastes, and I would have preferred a gray boot that is actually 100% gray. On the bright side, the color is a nice neutral gray that goes with everything rather than some grays with yellow or blue undertones for example.Lastly, while a couple reviewers complained about the "noise" these boots make when you walk, I actually kind of love that detail. Not that it's super noticeable or annoying, but on a quiet evening walk when I do hear it, I enjoy the commanding, satisfying "stomp". It gives me a boost of confidence as if I can take on anything and look like a badass doing it. Funny story - my husband instantly knew it was me walking past a dressing room he was in once because he heard my signature boots. TIP: If you're really that particular and feel the need to sneak up on people, you could easily adjust this yourself if you glue the loose part of the buckle or maybe wrap a small piece of felt/cloth around it.tldr; Beautiful boots at a good price. Practical pocket for essentials, comfortable for every day wear, lovely way to elevate any outfit. Loved it so much I bought another in a different color. A+ would stomp all around the world with these.