I have several pair of Naughty Monkey boots, all purchased through Amazon at scandalously low prices, and the Superb boot in taupe is one of them!  I have skinny-minnie calves, but they work great under long jean skirts and also with jeans/leggings tucked in, even though they are large at the top.  Maybe it's because I'm 5'11" and I can balance out the silhouette?  Don't know, but I love them!  I generally wear size 8-9, depending on the brand and the shape of the shoe/boot, and am consistently successful with size 8.5, although I also have a size 9 pair that works.  I'm thinking of buying another pair now in rust!