Steve Madden Women's Troopa Lace-Up Boot

My daughter introduced me to these boots over 10 years ago. They are 100% leather and so soft and comfortable. Everywhere I go I get compliments when I wear them. If you take care of them they will last. Even as they age, the leather gives them the perfect look. I am so pleased that Steve Madden has continued this style just as they are and have done. I love the leather instead of the PU like other boots have changed to. This style is known as their signature boot. I am broken-hearted I did not get the gray and the maroon pair before they sold out in size 10. I hope they restock these soon before next fall. I also wish they would bring back the navy color and maybe even a lighter brown one too. They will sell well, especially the navy ones, which are very hard to find in any other brand. Many of their boots have large bulky soles and heels, which I do not like. This boot is more stylish and versatile since you can dress them up or down depending on what you are wearing. I also wish the shoestrings were just a little bit longer, but I work around that. I just don’t lace them to the top holes and I tie them lower and you can’t even tell. Some people actually leave more holes this way and bend down the inside for a different look. I have had boots that the shoestrings easily broke. These do not do that. They also are very supportive for your ankles and that is a plus. I just love them and I highly recommend them. You won’t be disappointed and they will become your favorite boots too.

You never know how something is going to fit when you buy online. That's what I like about Amazon reviews. I trust them for the most part, and I can add my two cents now that I have these in brown and black. I am one of those who falls in between sizes sometimes. I'm an 8.5. I'm a 9. Sometimes even a 9.5 in sneakers. I would describe my true size as 8.75, which sadly is not made. I read the reviews and decided to order an 8.5. They fit just right. A teensy snug, but I do believe they are going to conform just right to my feet. My advice for the 8.5/9 people, if you plan to wear heavier socks, size up. If not, then order your normal size. That's my two cents.They are real leather, and smell like real leather, so I plan to use a leather protector before exposing them to the winter elements. I like how the feel. I like how they smell. I am pretty darn happy with my purchase. Arrived early. Packaged in the Steve Madden box all nice and neat with tissue paper.A side note: I read on Pinterest that you can hurry up the break in process by putting your hair dryer on high and pointing it inside the boot for a minute. Then, while wearing a thick pair of socks, quickly put your foot in the boot and walk around for awhile. Do both boots obviously. It works!

These are a genuine leather boot.The fit is comfortable with the laces to adjust the fit and the side zipper for ease of putting on and off. The leather is soft, but still stiff enough to keep it’s shape. It’s not a heavy leather, but at this price point, it’s still a very good value.The brown is a darker brown, without being so dark, that it won’t pair with khakis or cargos.The height is above the ankle, which I prefer and looked for.The inside sole is not padded, so if you get sore feet or want a softer feel to your foot strike, you’ll have to add an insole. Not a big deal.No quilting or any lining like that.The only drawback I can list is, there seems to be a larger than normal difference in sizing from a 7 1/2 to a size 8. I usually wear a 7 1/2. Because I looked for a boot that was over my ankle, and intended to wear them in snow, I have both a size 7 1/2 and an 8. I wanted the option to double up, or wear super heavy socks in snowy cold temperatures, and like the boot, so my normal size, and a half size larger for bad weather. The 7 1/2 fit as I would expect. The 8, is more like an 8 1/2. Even tried on with socks designed for sub zero temperatures, the boots were roomy. I even double checked the size, just to be sure I hadn’t ordered wrong, or received the wrong size. So, I was faced with a decision: did I return the size 8’s, and just look for a different manufacturer, or keep them and know they’ll be somewhat loose? Especially as I knew going down a half size wouldn’t solve the issue. It’s hard to find real leather boots, much less real leather at this price, so I decided to keep them. In the honesty of full disclosure, I actually ordered more than 1 pair, and kept them all (I really like the style and affordable women’s genuine leather boots in a semi military style are not easy to find, hence the multiple order when I did).I’m happy with the purchase and price. If the sizing on the 8’s was a bit more accurate, these would be exactly what I want. As it is, the sizing issue isn’t a deal breaker, just something I thought I should mention for other people.