No these were no good at all.
Worn by the sort of woman who would buy an appliqued tiered skirt form Per Una and call it 'jazzy'.
I'm drawn back to one of your original suggestions.
But I want a high heel, square toe and close fit dammit. Is it too much to ask.
PS I am loathing suede boots I think. Doesn't it go all scuzzy and faded?