I love these boots! They are very attractive and the decorative stitching shows up nicely against the background color. They're extremely well-made and have plenty of room for boot socks. If you DON'T want to wear boot socks, you might want to order a half-size down. There is a zipper up the back which allows for easy on and off. I have wide calves and they accomodate for that very well. The soles are sturdy, yet flexible, and are designed somewhat like a walking shoe, in that they are slightly rounded up at front and back. It allows for a fairly natural foot motion. I think this will make me feel more secure on ice and snow this winter. Another great feature is that the innersole is removeable so I can place a lift under it to compensate for a leg length discrepancy, or replace the insole, if I ever need to. I recommend these highly.