These boots are fantastic!  I was looking for a pair of nice leather boots that I could wear with jeans and skirts through the winter and these far outstrip every other pair I looked at.  The leather is nice and soft, and has broken in very easily.  The calf is wide enough that I can tuck in a pair of skinny jeans, but not so wide that it looks messy with skirts.  There is quite a bit of arch support, but it hasn't bothered me.  I found them to be true to size, and I can wear them with thick socks without sizing up.  Overall a great buy, highly recommended!