I have been looking at the Melissa back zip boot for some time...when I got a discount coupon from amazon I couldn't not buy them..so I got them in brown vintage and the soft black which is the dressy black..love love love them..the fit is true to size...the shaft is perfect for my muscular calfs which are 15 1/2 inches..I can wear my skinny jeans and leggings comfortably...they are well worth the money...will last a lifetime...