Based on other's reviews of this boot, I was leery of buying without being able to try them on.  What may help others interested in this boot is the following:  I am 5'10" and am very athletic (full contact sparring in Tae Kwon Do; other sports).  I have 17" calves, wide feet, high instep and a flexible/flat arch.  I have had foot surgery (bunionectomy), so I am very careful about the types of shoes I wear.

I have never, ever been able to find a boot that fit my claves.  This boot FITS!!  The top of the shaft falls about 1.5" below my knee.  I wear tights with them and had to work at getting the right boot zipped up the first few wears, but they are fabulous leather and have relaxed a bit (I can even wear sock liners with my tights for extra warmth).

Because I am curvy and athletic, I don't know that I'll ever be able to tuck my jeans into the boots, but I really don't care.  They are comfortable, warm, have survived a pretty rugged midwest winter with lots of snow/ice/arctic cold blasts.  I wear them with skirts (short or long), dress pants & jeans, fall/winter capri-type pants.  If I could sleep in them, I would.  If I had a million dollars, I'd buy a pair in every available color.  I've searched for a boot like this for at least 3 decades -- These babies totally ROCK!  They may not be the classic shiny leather rider's boot, but I certainly feel a little Nancy Sinatra coming on :)