I love these boots! I'm between the age of 16-20 and I wanted to get a pair of boots so I could use them in the wintertime, when there's slush (not snow) and its all watery and wet, and of course when it rains. I wear a 10.5-11 or about 9.5/10 W. I was worried that these wouldn't feet my huge feet, but I ordered a ten and they feel true to my size! Not too big, but just enough room. I saw other reviews about the smell, it depends how sensitive you are and I like the smell of new things :) I ordered the GREEN ONE AND I RECOMMEND YOU DO SO :) its so different, and original and that's why I ordered this instead of the golden/black one or some hunter boots or chooka that everyone has. The faux laces doesn't bother me, I like them and that will keep the rain out. The laces are cute, its like red and black. I didn't find the calf size a problem. I'm really sporty so my calves are really toned and I guess "larger" than smaller people. The boots would look GREAT with skinny jeans, or any fitted style. Boot cut might work, but the boots look very very nice with fitted pants. The delivery was true to date (6 days) and I am very happy with my purchase.