I was so disappointed when I got these boots. I really wanted a nice slip-on snow boot and these just fit the bill ... until I tried them on. The assumption by Sorel seems to be that my lower calf should be as narrow as my wrist. I mean, it's astounding how narrow the shaft of the boot is. I think only very, very thin women can wear these. People with normal calves are out of luck. These have to be returned.