I read the reviews and the warnings that they weren't for people with big calves. Fine, I don't have big calves. I don't have stick legs either though. I couldn't get them past my upper calves at all. I suppose I could wear them all scrunched down, but it looked awful. I'm really bummed, because they are gorgeous and the shoe part fits wonderfully. I hate to return them, but I can't wear them with the shaft so damn small.