I must have looked online at hundreds of boots and I have ordered several and none of them fit my small calves until I tried on these.  I have a 12 1/2 in circumference and these boots fit great.  I am 5'5" and the 13" shaft sits about 2 1/2 inches below my knee (wish they were about an inch higher but they still look great).  The boot is super comfy and the color looks like the pic shown.  The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is b/c I am not much of a gold person and a tarnished gold would have been more subtle.  But hey, I finally have a pair of boots that fit and look stylish!!!