Love these Frye boots. They were comfortable from the very first time I put them on. So cute and functional. I wear them all day and am walking or standing about 6 hours at times and they never bother me. I wear them with pants, skirts and dresses and get lots of compliments. They make feet look smaller. The shaft is not wide but I have friend with wide calves and they fit her perfectly as they are not too high. I have the Gaucho color which is a very dark brown and they are very versatile. Would love to buy in black but can't do that at the moment. I will keep them on my wish list. These are my go to boots.