originally: They are average height hikers but not tall enough to support their ankles. They're better than low-top sneakers, but I lack support when getting into the rough, rocky conditions of ankle twisting. You look great. Just use them, dress up. The shoe came open today. I sat down to tie and found that the eye hole on the right side had popped out. The two holes stay in place and hang down from the knotted cord. So much for the reputation of these hiking boots. Couldn't stand 65 years of running. I wouldn't trust them if I wasn't watching YouTube travel shows.