I love these boots! They just came from FedEx and I knew they were IT the moment I put them on my feet! A lot of people say the shaft is very narrow, but I think it depends on the boot. It fits my 15.5 inch calf just fine, and I imagine that after I wear them around it will stretch out even more. I will be taking these to my amazing shoe guy to get a rubber sole put on (this is de rigueur for any leather sole shoe in the city). The foot bed is very comfortable and the heel height is PERFECT. There is just enough lift for a little sass, but the slight platform makes them wearable all day. I got them in dark brown and the color is very rich. I think the leather will wear very well in this color.

Thanks Frye and Amazon! You guys are great!