From reading the product reviews, I expected these boots to be a bit tight, and they were--very tight, actually.  I'm very tall, and I have large feet and wider-than-average calves.  After a few days wearing them, however, the leather stretched, and now they fit perfectly. (I can even wear socks with them!)  I should note that it was difficult to zip them up those first few times, and I sported some interesting thumb injuries, but perhaps I am just not as much of a zipper expert as I should be by my age.  At any rate, I recommend these boots, but buyers should mind their thumbs.