first, these were really big.  i ordered another madden girl boot at the same time in 7.5 and these in a 7.5 and these were HUGE.  the opening at the calf is also really large.  i loved the blue detail at the zipper.  i thought these were a little too masculine for my liking and of course, the material is cheaper.  they look high quality once they are on, but up close, you can tell.  these went back.  on that note, i dropped them off at UPS at 1030 on Thurs and on Friday at lunch, amazon was processing my refund.  amazing service!