BLISSFUL STEP Round Toe Block Heels Chelsea Ankle Booties for Women

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Let me just say it upfront: these are the most aggressively purple boots I’ve ever slipped my feet into, and I mean that as the highest compliment. We’re talking a rich, vibrant violet that somehow manages to look both royal and “I will fight you in an alley for the last slice of pizza.” The faux-suede upper is soft, almost velvety, with that satisfying matte finish that photographs like a dream but still screams “touch me.” The good stuff: • The color. Obviously. In real life it’s even punchier than the photos – a true grape soda purple that makes people stop and go “WHERE did you get those?!” • Elastic gore panels on both sides make them genuinely easy-on/easy-off Chelsea style, even with the higher shaft. No zipper struggles, no awkward hopping around the hallway. • Surprisingly comfortable for a ~3-inch block heel. The heel is chunky and stable, the platform at the toe takes the pressure off the ball of your foot, and there’s decent padding inside. I wore them for a full day of errands and only minor “why did I do this to myself” feelings by hour 7. • They run true to size (I’m usually an 8 and the 8 fits perfectly with thin-to-medium socks). • The black sole/heel combo keeps them from looking too costume-y and grounds the whole vibe. The not-quite-perfect stuff: • Faux suede = lint and dust magnet. You will be carrying a lint roller like it’s your emotional support item. • Light scuffs show up immediately on the toe box if you so much as breathe wrong near furniture. A quick brush usually fixes it, but still. • Not waterproof in any universe. One puddle and they’ll look like they’ve had a tragic backstory. • The heel height + platform makes a satisfying clack-clack sound that is extremely empowering until you’re trying to sneak into a movie theater late. Who these are for: Anyone who wants to inject instant personality into an outfit. Black jeans? Instantly cool. Little black dress? Now it’s a statement. All-black goth look? Suddenly you’re the main character. They’re bold without being neon, playful without being childish. Verdict: If you’ve ever thought, “My life needs more purple,” these boots are basically prescription footwear. I get compliments every single time I wear them, and honestly, they make me walk like I have a theme song. 10/10 would let them ruin my other neutral shoes’ self-esteem again.