I have been looking for a nice boot that has a wider calf but not a huge ankle, one that doesn't slither down my calf as the day goes on but also isn't so tight as to cut off my circulation.

Enter these boots.

I took a huge risk and bought them straight from the seller - I never buy shoes online. I ordered my usual size - an 8 M. Out of the box, these were perfect. They zip right up (16 1/2" calves), they stay up, they feel great, they look great. Wow. I am a college professor, and I walk all over campus, then stand up to teach, then walk more. My feet never hurt, my calves aren't squeezed to death, and I look (I think) pulled together.

My biggest problem now is that don't want to wear other shoes. I guess I might need to buy the other color.