I've worn boots all my life. To work, to office, everywhere. All boots, regardless of size, have a loop in the rear, and some have a loop in the front, to help pull them on. These boots also have front and rear loops. Problem is, unless you have very little girl fingers, they are useless. My little pinky finger won't fit. My wife's little pinky finger won't fit. So, although this is a fine looking and fitting shoe, I can't put it on without hardware, or pulling and pushing. Can't put it on, can't own it.