and will keep them. Yes there is a tiny hesitation: i did not realize they were also "Wide Calf" boots: there is a full slice of elastic band down one side of the zipper on the inside of the leg, thus it is not noticeable. Now, my calf is exactly 14" around and this boot is pretty baggy on me. However, I ordered 10W bec I have a wide foot/had an accident w/ my right ankle so getting Any boot/shoe to fit comfortable is an exacting business. Given all this, these boots were comfy right out of the box on my feet. I've been wearing them all day and nary an ache in achilles, muscles etc etc. My ankle is fine. So if you have large calves/ankles, wide feet, these are the boots for you. (Oh, the the toe looks turned up in the pic? It does not look like that in real life at all. It sits on the floor, flat and normal).