These boots are beautifully designed and beautifully made.  The stitching is great, and the leather soles have rubber traction grips on the toes and heels. The heels are a great height (just high enough to compliment my legs) and also made of stacked leather--love it! They have a  chunky look that contrasts with the slightly pointed toe and slim vamp. The leather is very soft, yet sturdy, with a matte finish. I have the chestnut, and truth be told, it's more of a cool, milk chocolate brown, no orange tones to speak of. The leather is slightly distressed, with a kind of pebbled/rugged/textured finish that contrasts nicely with the sophisticated, somewhat urban design--these boots can go anywhere. They look like the more they're worn, the better they'll get.

The details are what move these babies into the realm of NICE...Brass zippers (sturdy), brass buckles that actually work so the fit is adjustable. That's a god send for me because I have thin ankles in spite of big calves. I swear they're lined with pigskin or kidskin... a beautifully thin, velvety-soft leather lining though out the entire boot-making them supremely comfortable and breathable.  Before I received my order, I was worried that the two wide straps would make the boots look clunky or overly masculine, and they actually have the opposite effect. They adjust the fit of the boot so they hug the contour of the leg, slimming the whole look quite nicely while also adding a little riotgrrrrl, motorbike feel at the same time--sexy!  What amazed me the most about these boots (besides the leather liners) are the way the toe and heel boxes are constructed. The heel box is made to cradle the heel, not just protect the shape of the shoe. It's an amazing thing--it's cupped around the heel, it isn't just a plastic curve stuck inside to rub and give blisters to unsuspecting wearers. It also gives the boot a tailored look; one of the details that makes these things just look so darn good. Now for the miracle aspect, the toe looks narrow, not necessarily pointy, but definitely slender. They fit me. I have really wide (EE) feet. These fit like a dream and are very comfortable right out of the box. This is the first time I've EVER worn shoes that aren't squared or rounded at the toe and have them fit comfortably right away. Having slender looking feet is an unfamiliar sight (think work boots, engineer boots). How the heck did they do that?

As far as the boot shaft goes, these accomodate my 16 inch calves easily, with room to spare for skinny jeans...something I never thought I'd find in a riding style boot, and the shaped ankle/heelbox, front zipper, and streamlined vamp also offset the width of the calf, making the silhouette slim, sophisticated, and feminine.

There are a few cons that may end up not being bad at all, only time will tell. First--even though they're 16" boots, they're still a little short for me, I'm 5'9" and my legs are fairly long. I was hoping they'd hit right below the knee,and alas, they do not. I don't think it'll be an issue, I just wish they were an inch or two higher on my leg. Secondly, the ankle part of the shaft, though fitted, seems a bit wide, still. The leather bunches a bit under the adjustable strap. When I look down on it, it looks a little funny to me. When I look in the mirror, though, it seems fine. I believe once the leather is broken in, it won't be an issue at all. The other thing is it means there's plenty of room for thick socks in colder weather. And finally, the heel feels a little off balance when I walk, almost as if it's a little higher on one side in an odd way. If it doesn't break in, I think it's something I can get taken care of at a shoe repair place. For the price I paid for $500 boots, it's definitely worth it.

I have a pair of beautiful girl boots, and I couldn't be happier! Thank you Amazon and ShoeMetro!

EDIT: It's been 10 days, and the cons aren't cons at all. If you find these boots in your size--get 'em. ESPECIALLY if you have large calves!