When I first opened up the box, I thought uh oh. I don't think I'm going to like them! I thought they looked so clunky and huge. The foot area is really wide. I tried them on, hoping for the best. Well, you know what? I really like them! They don't look that clunky when you have them on. The calf area is a bit loose on me, but that's okay. I wasn't expecting these to be very formal and snug to my legs. They're quite casual. They still look great over skinny jeans, jeggings, and leggings.

The best part is the comfort. Oh my goodness! They are so comfortable. It's like I'm walking on clouds! I even had to tell my mother to try them on. She was amazed at how comfortable they were. I was afraid that they were going to be really awkward like Skecher's toning sneakers, but they're not.

I think these would work great for people with wider calves. But remember, there's no zipper. It's a pull-on boot. I don't think it'll be a problem for most of you. Just keep that in mind. Some people prefer zippers. I didn't mind that it didn't have any.

As for the toning part, I really can't tell. I didn't get these boots for toning. I thought they looked cute and I wanted to get a pair of casual boots. I like the ankle area because it's a bit elasticized and tapered. It doesn't make you look like you have cankles or have Sasquatch feet like Uggs do.

I did have one problem with these. The inside stained my hands and socks. I don't know how it got on my hands. I saw that my white socks were stained when I took them off. I don't know how to fix that. I guess I'm just going to have to wear black socks and dark-colored pants with these. That's okay. I like them enough to overlook it.

I strongly recommend these. They're so comfortable and cute. If they really do tone, then that's even better. I haven't worn them long enough to see any real results. In the meantime, I'll be crossing my fingers!

ETA: I had to add this because I didn't say anything about the sizing. I am almost always an 8M in shoes and boots. I bought them in 8M and they fit great. They were true to size for me.