These boots are very nice, but I'm a little disappointed with the fit around the calf.  I am short, 5'2" but with "ballet" calves.  There is a small elastic bit in the top collar of the boot, but it does not give very much, so in order to zip these boots all the way up, I have to push the collar down to a smaller part of my leg.  Fortunately this goes somewhat with the design of the boot.  The soles are comfortable for the amount of time that I've worn them - which has only been several hours (4-6 maybe at the longest stretch?).