These boots are great.  When I first received them, I was going to return them.  They were too tight and I wanted something a bit looser at the top so as not to accentuate my calves.  I set them aside for a day and tried them on again and they had stretched just enough.  My calves measure 14.5 inches at the widest part and I ordered a size 7.  Now, I can comfortably wear these over all of my skinny jeans and even ones that aren't if I tuck them just right.  Anyway, if you are on the fence about these...order them.  They are a great pair of brown, casual boots that should last a while.