It is very hard to find good looking thigh-high boots that are inexpensive and actually look good. I decided to try these out because I love the Madden Girl brand and the price was very reasonable. I bought the cognac color because I wanted more of a traditional riding boot look. I was so happy when I received them because they looked beautiful right out of the box. The first thing I noticed that sort of worried me was the fact that the zipper is only about 10" long and ends halfway down your ankle. As I have very thin calves, slipping these on were no problem. In fact, I didn't even bother with the zipper(which is actually really convenient for fixing scrunched up pants once the boot is on). I am 5'7" and these boots hit me right above the knee, and even then, just barely. They have a really low heel which I'll describe as a mini-wedge and is very comfortable to walk on. They have three buckles on the side which are more for decoration than anything.  The toe is slightly rounded, and also very comfortable. The back of the boot where it hits the back of the knee has an elastic piece which is great for stretching with your movements. The boots are not super stiff and while they are not real leather, the quality is still very good (again, Madden Girl). I actually wear these to work with tan trousers and they look really nice and I can wear them with jeans just as easily. I usually wear a size 8 and that's what I bought and they fit perfectly. They are very versatile and I've gotten quite a few compliments already. Though I personally feel these would look better on someone with a taller, slimmer frame, I would highly recommend these boots to anyone because they are so comfortable and good-looking.