The ankle boot is lined warm and makes a slender foot. The only downside: the leather beats wrinkles quickly. Had the shoe only in Gr. 41 ordered (drew a distinction between 40 and 41) and got a boot that was well worn before and was slightly expanded. Have returned him and Gr. 40 ordered because of my boots had yet fallen. Now it fits well and looks beautiful! The Brown is a really beautiful dark maroon!