Love, love, love these boots. Very comfy to pull on and though I've got slim legs with muscular calves, they went on perfectly over a pair of skinny jeans. They also come up nice and tall...I'm 5'7" and they're perfect.  I've treated the suede with suede spray and there was no darkening. I also had enough room in the correct size 8.5 to put in a 'sport' gel insole from Dr. Scholls. These are awesome!!!  The soles are a bit slick, but an oval textured sole gripper stick on cured that.

After wearing these for a month...the only downside of these is that they're a bit heavy and clunk a bit when I walk.