This is the 7th pair of black knee high boots I've tried.  For reference, the others were some Franco Sartos, fryes, and sam Edelman. These boots are well made with a nice soft leather. They fit well on my calves with a little wiggle room, which is great because I couldn't zip most of the others I've tried. They're beautiful, classic, and understated. I hope they last forever! I use a half size insole which fit comfortably, though I did end up ordering a half size bigger than I usually wear. My search for the perfect pair of boots is over!