I bought these boots for my 16 year old daughter.  Yes, I know they were expensive but she wore another pair almost like these (from Garnet Hill) very often to school and they fell apart after one year.  So I knew I had to buy quality this time and Frye fit the bill.  The beautiful leather is ever so slightly distressed and to just the right amount.  The sole is thick and substantial but not klunky.  My daughter is 5'11" tall and the height is perfect on her.  She wears them with the leather uncuffed all the way to the top most of the time but they also look very nice with top folded over.  They are cut just right at the ankle so you don't appear to have cankles.  I am so glad I took the chance on these and bought them.  She is wearing them an awful lot and they are worth every penny!