I couldn't wait to get these boots in the mail, and put them on! They have went above my expectations. They are soft enough to be comfortable, but yet firm enough not to be saggy. Everywhere I go I get compliments! My wardrobe revolves around these boots, and I have been trying to find fashion peices, just so that I can wear them as much as possible. I ordered the Cognac, and it goes with black ensembles quite well. The calf width is perfect. I usually find boots to be a bit small in the calf but these are just perfect, leaving enough room to wear jeans tucked in. I have not had any problems with the zipper as one person mentioned. I have wide feet, with bunions, and the width of the boot is very comfortable. I would highly recommend you purchase them. They are the best boot quality wise for around $125. I think I am going to order these in black too! :)

Alrightttt...this is 2-3 weeks later. I ordered them in black too. I was bad and ordered the Bandalino ones in black, got them and disliked them. Stupid me, I should have bought these in black to begin with. This time I ordered the Austin black ones. I LOVE these boots. I'm a lucky gal to have them in both colors.;)

Both times I ordered on a Friday evening and recieved them on Wednesday morning. Very fast deleivery!