I loved the style of these online, but I wasn't sure if they would be a good fit for me since I have athletic calves. I ordered a whole size larger than I wear in shoes and was so happy when I took them out of the box and slipped them on. The leather is a gorgeous peanut glove leather and feels stiff/supportive without being uncomfortable. They are very sexy with a mild dominatrix/biker vibe but look great with a t-shirt and skirt. I really like the style and love the laces for getting the perfect fit all the way down the leg. I've had lots of compliments on these and was even more pleased with the quality after I got caught in a rainstorm. There were no water marks or stains or any signs of the storm once the leather dried. I highly recommend these to anyone who loves boots and wants to make a statement every time they wear them.