I bought these in black.. really cute..however, When I first got the boots and wore them for an hour or two, they rubbed against my ankles on the inside of the boot because of the way the leather is modeled. It is softer leather-not stiff..which is nice, but I ended up with really uncomfortable red sores that were itching
from irritation the next day. Even with thick socks on under my skinny jeans..
I was going to send them back.. however, my husband works with leather and makes cowboy leather assesories so he fashioned a lamb wool pad that is really soft in that area right where the zipper is towards the bottom near my ankle.
  Now when I wear them, they are super comfortable and no more chaffing.  I also bought some thin inserts to pad the soles a little because the soles could be more comfortable IMO of this boot..that problem is now solved, too. I may get them re-soled as I prefer a rubber lug type of sole on most boots.
 I really love the looks of these boots and wanted to buy them in the TAN color, as well, but no luck in finding them in a size 9 in that color.  I'm GLAD I didn't pay full price for them- had I, I probably wouldn't have kept them with all of the accomodations..however, that said, if I could find them in the TAN in a size 9, I'll get them because they are just too cool and everytime I wear them I get compliments.  Also, I Like how the back is self adjusting with the lace up part.  It really gives you a nice custom fit.
All in all, a really cute, cool boot.  If anyone knows where to get them in TAN in a size 9, let me know! :)
Laura