Made in Italy. Size 9, but seem to run a little small, so listing them as a 8.5. Buttery soft leather. Pull on boots. Heel measures three inches tall. From top to bottom is six inches tall, excluding heel. Pointy heel and very comfortable to wear! Please note: wear on boots, including knicks on toes, some scratches throughout, shoe taps need repair and bottoms of boots need to be redone (cracking). All easy fixes w a good shoe man! Reduced price reflects. Plenty of wear left in these fabulous boots!