Prepare to fight to get these on the first few times, that is. :) As others have said in reviews, these can be a challenge to get on at first, due to the angling/shape of the boot shaft and instep, and the stiffness of the leather. Have you ever helped a friend move and tried to get a couch up an awkward stairwell? It's kind of like that, you may get stuck halfway around the bend in a tight spot. Don't fret though. Unbuckle the straps at the instep and on the shaft, get a long, strong shoehorn, take a deep breath, and relax. The back of the boot will be stiff so the shoehorn will help immensely, to not only help ease your foot in, but hold the new stiff back of the boot open a little wider. This may not be true for everyone, but you may also consider going half a size up...they officially run "true to size" according to the Frye company (I e-mailed them) but that's just the *bottom part* of the boot that your foot actually sits in IF you can get your foot in. With the shaft section, your luck may vary just because of the angle/bend at the instep. Because I can wear either a 7.5 or 8, I went for the 8 just to get some more wiggle room. You should also consider getting a boot jack for ease of removal...you can get those at any equestrian shop or through Amazon and they work wonderfully. And by all means avoid wearing these to Japanese restaurants where you have to take your shoes off, at least when these are new. :)

Aside from the potential drama of putting these on and taking these off, these are really sharp looking boots, and extremely sturdy and well made. They're perfect for walking, and cute enough to wear with both jeans and skirts. If you're 5'4" or under the shaft height will probably hit you at just the right spot on your leg too and not overwhelm your frame. If you are taller, they are still good looking. Definitely recommended!