These are not your ordinary looking boots.  The leather is beautiful, very rich, somewhat distressed looking.  I chose the whiskey color.  They are just slightly stiff at first in the ankle, but have softened nicely.  I like that you can unlace and re-lace to accommodate leggings, skinny jeans, or boot cut jeans.  If you cuff your boot cut jeans like you are waiting for a very high flood, then they will fit inside, and no one will be the wiser.  But the main thing about these lovely boots is that you can stand and walk all day, and your feet will be so happy.  I wasn't too sure about the look when I first got them, some have mentioned dominatrix (whatever) and wresting (I might buy that one), but the longer I've had them, the more I love them and their funky uniqueness.  They go with everything, if you dare.  I wear a US size 7.5.  I have Dansko clogs in 37 and 38.  I chose 38 in this version because I knew that I would wear thicker socks, and they are the perfect size.