I am wearing these boots as we speak.  As soon as I ripped open the box they were on my feet and laced up.  These boots are absolutely fantastic, beautiful, and completely worth the price.  They run large--I usually wear an 11-1/2, and the 11 fits perfectly with room enough for socks.  The calves can be tightened up quite a bit.  The leather was stiff at first, but is already becoming more supple as I break them in. And lord, the smell of genuine leather is intoxicating :)