These boots are great.  I really didn't need to order the wide calf but was afraid I wouldn't be able to zip them with my jeans tucked in.  I have plenty of room.  They are mostly true to size.  I wear size 8 in most shoes so I ordered size 8 in this boot but I need to wear thicker socks for them to fit correctly.  Size 7.5 might be too tight.  I am 5'7" tall and these boots are tall enough for my longer legs.  I plan on wearing these boots a lot this winter as I live in ND and it is cold.  Love the leather!