I am OBSESSED with these boots! After 2 years of trying to find something to fit my 12" calves, these have come to the rescue! While they're not super tight around my calf, it's negligible compared to a standard boot. (I was nervous because a few reviews said they had the opposite experience....but that's just not the case!) The foot and ankle are also quite narrow, which I was concerned about. They're true to size....quite snug actually, and definitely need to be broken in! They look classy and expensive, and the brown is absolutely beautiful! Can't wait to own them in all colors! A miracle!