I really wanted to love these boots.....but there were so many things wrong. First off, my zipper pulley broke on the very first day. The pulley is too long,and flimsy, a JD symbol. They were meant for cuteness not for pulling. I have pretty big calves and while they do fit my leg it takes a little work to get them up. The leather looks a little plastic like so they don't look expensive, which is bad since these were pretty pricey. (Very upset to see they have dropped by more than $40 since my purchase) Last but not least, the design of the shoe is not meant to last. The heel is super soft and is connected to the sole. I saw major wear on the very first day and since it is all connected, it is unreplacable. The only way to protect them would be to have the shoemaker add a heel. The only good thing I can say is the style,they are very attractive and slimming. The shaft is tall and the toes are pointed which makes for a nice sleek look. Hope this helps.