I just received these boots in the mail today. They shipped really fast, and I am in Alaska! They are a beautiful dark brown. I heeded the reviewer's collective advice and ordered a 6.5 even though I normally wear a 7. They fit perfect with plenty of room for thicker socks if I wore them. They are a bit snug to get your foot in and out because of the instep, but that's fine by me. The calf width is quite fitted (but I have my jeans tucked in, which is how I like to wear them with these kind of boots), and I have what I consider "average" calves, so they may be too tight for someone with muscular calves. They are comfortable. Very structured. They don't seem to be slouching at all. I think I will order another pair in a different color. Very high quality, nice boot for a very reasonable price.

P.S. Update: I have now had these boots for several months. The sole became separated from the bottom of the shoe on the toe area. I had to buy some Gorilla glue to fix them. I was disappointed that this happened about 1 month after I purchased the boots. They haven't fallen apart in any other area, but now i Have my glue to fix them. Buyer beware: you may have to have glue on hand to fix the sole if it seperates. Still a great boot, and I still wear them.