View video at zappos.com - While i bought my boots via amazon and am happy I did because they were less expensive, i really found the video at this other site useful because I could see how the boot moved and fit on a person. I really debated about which boots I wanted to get this year and I chose these...smart choice so far. They arrived very quickly and in great condition. I am typically a size 7 1/2 - 8 depending on the shoe (although last year i had a pair of Bearpaw Pasador IIs that were a 9!) These in an 8 fit me perfectly. They come up to about an inch or two below my knee which i prefer to mid calf heights. They are warm, cozy and easy to adjust the laces to better fit the contour of my leg. I wear them with skinny jeans and they go over very easily, the laces could adjust if you have more of a straight leg pant to accommodate although because of the zipper you can only accommodate so much. LOVE the zipper cause it makes getting in and out of them easy. Been wearing them around the office today just to get used to them and so far they are breaking in comfortably. A little stiff in the toe but you can tell they will continue to break in with wear. I am going to add a layer of waterproofing just in case. Adore the chocolate brown it looks great with jeans and a black coat!