I bought these to wear with a hakama for the graduation ceremony. I think they can also be used for Shichi-Go-San (a traditional Japanese festival for children). These lace-up boots go well with both Japanese and Western clothing. 19cm Currently, in my subjective opinion, there are no issues. These have been used by a child, so please understand. - Color: Black - Design: Lace-up boots - Style: Lace-up boots Short boots Thank you for looking.