These are gorgeous boots but unfortunately the calves are much too wide for me (my calves are about 14") so I returned them. I love the leather. It has a dull finish and seems high quality. The shaft height is perfect for me coming to just below the knee. (I'm 5'5".) The foot fits the way 8.5M usually fits me. I wear 8.5N so I add full length Spenco foam pads with arch support and wear socks. They seem true to size. The heel height is good for walking. They don't feel completely flat and the sole bends easily. They're very comfortable. I highly recommend them for people with wider calves.
I've been comparing these to the Timberland Lexiss boots which are quite similar. The boots differ only in decoration, shaft height and width and very slightly in foot width. The shaft height of the Timberlands is about an inch shorter than the Clarks and the Timberlands fit my calves perfectly. The foot is very slightly wider. The beautiful quality leather is the same on both the Clarks and Timberlands. The heel height and material are very similar. They are also very comfortable and easy to walk in. Unfortunately, I am returning the Timberlands too because the thick socks I need for the boots to fit will make them too hot for So. Cal. I'm hoping to find some narrower boots.