Love them. I wear size 9-91/2 US. I got the size 7UK/9mUS. They fit great. I have very thin calves so cant tell about fit for ladies with muscular ones. Very comfortable. My feet didn't hurt after a night of dancing. I wore long socks and tucked in my jeans, so of course the roses didn't bother me. You have to yank them pretty hard to get them on but no more then any other boot. Only wore once so don't know about how they last yet. I am very happy with them so far.