I love these boots. They are made from high quality leather, nice looking and very comfortable to ride and work in. I wear these under my jeans and dress slacks. The laces in the back are adjustable to fit your calf. The only thing I was a little disappointed about is that when they were new, I could see the edge of the back of the boot under the fabric of my dress slacks. As the leather softened, that went away. This roomy style feels a little on the larger end so I could have worn an 8.5 or 9.0 instead of the 9.5 I ordered. (I just wear bulky socks with this pair and they are fine). I highly recommend these boots if you enjoy wearing a high heel. I am seriously thinking about purchasing another pair in a little smaller size.