I am 5'3" with short somewhat stocky legs.  The widest part of my calf is 15 1/2 inches round. These are the first boots I ever bought that I can zip right up but are still a good fit and they are very comfy.  They look at first liek they would not be soft leather but once you put them on and walk around you find they are not as stiff as they appear. The very top part of the boot is a little bigger than I would really like because the gap between the boot and just under my knees is about an inch all the way around.  The up side to this is that it would be easy to tuck in jeans.  The tall shaft is right under the knee so when I bend my knee it rubs a little in the back but is nothing that would stop me from wearing them.  The gap is and the tall shaft are in no way a reason to return them, I love these boots.  They are made well, look very nice and classy on and overall are a great buy.  I am considering ordering a brown pair, that is how much I like them.

Regards and happy booting!