These were beautiful boots and I loved the lower part of the boot: the square toe, harness, heel, everything! But sadly I returned them because the shaft looked rather absurdly huge on my apparently scrawny calves. I could only wear them over jeans or skinny jeans but not under as they stuck out. Leggings or dresses were out of the question because these just looked enormous on my legs! If it helps anyone I wear a 6.5 and have 12.5 inch calves. I have a pair of frye taylor boots that fit my calves wonderfully. Awesome boots, just not for me.