Although this are described as tall they are not tall at all.  If you want short boots these are the one for you.  I am 5'6' and they just come to the bottom of my calf.  Can't imagine how short the shorter version of these boots are if these are  the tall version.  They were a bit had to get in I would order a half size bigger.  They were fine after you got by the heel, but no need to brea the heel down over the years if they are sized incorrectly.