I ordered these boots after having to return Born's Sage boots in the same color(gray).  The Sage design has buttons that run up the side instead of buckles and a flatter heel than the Attila.  The buttons unfortunately came off after wearing them a couple days a week for just a few months which left a very unattractive metal piece poking out where the button should've been.  Very unfortunate because they were a wonderful boot.

I ordered the Attila in a size 6.5 instead of my normal size 7 based on the reviews on Amazon.  Thank God for Amazon reviewers because the size 6.5 fits, actually it's alittle roomy in the toe bed (sometimes I look down and think it makes my foot look a bit big) I expect it will probably fit snugger with a thicker sock on, although I haven't tried it yet since the weather is getting warmer.  I'm sure a size 6 probably would've fit perfectly, but I'd prefer the half size larger since I may need thicker socks when the cold weather rolls around again.

These are a comfortable boot with a beautiful soft leather, no stiff leather to break in.  I do find that the gray color discolors or scuffs rather quickly.  I'm not sure if the other colors (blacks and browns) do the same thing.  I find that the leather buckles a little bit for me at the ankle, where the "SAGE" style did not. Thankfully it's not uncomfortable and it doesn't look abnormal. I also find it fits pretty snug in the calf, just like the "SAGE" style was and I have thin calves so I'm not sure how comfortable this would be for someone with a larger or more muscular calf. I have to tug a bit on the zipper on my left boot right on the top part of the calf.  Not sure if my calf is alittle larger on that leg or the boot smaller. I have seen reviewers say the calf was too wide for them, but this is my second pair of Born boots and I've found both to be snug in the calf. Also, this is with leggings or a very thin skinny pant tucked in.  It's not uncomfortable for me and I'm expecting the leather to stretch a bit with more wear time.

All in all I'm very pleased with these boots.  They are very stylish and comfortable as soon as you put them on.  The only thing I wish is that they were just about an inch taller and that I could find gray shoe polish at the local stores so I can touch up the scuff spots.