I fell in love with the Miz Mooz comfort after trying on a different pair at Nordstroms, I just was not willing to pay the price for that style.  Now these boots have total style and make a statement, but not too bold.  They are so comfortable at this height, well made, warmly lined, and worth the price.  They would look great in any of the colors.  I received them at work, then went to my car to try them on.  I left my cute heels in the car and wore these back into work.  The buttons are not too shiny and the calf size was not too big for me. I have average calves with some muscle tone at 5'5" tall and a med/sml build.  No pressure points and a little room in the ankle for tucking in pants, but not to big to be slouchy.  I just bought Bordeaux color too and love them.  The bordeaux leather does darken if wet, but it dries and goes away.  So, I would not suggest the bordeaux in the rain, but the black does not have an issue.