I love the look of these boots.

The shaft opening is advertised as a 15in diameter; it is smaller, by a good half inch. (I know a half inch doesn't make a bit of difference to some people, but to me it means fitting over my calf or not, so proper measurements are a big deal when it comes to boots.) I have to scrunch the boot down an inch or so because it's not the 15in as advertised and it ruins the sleekness of the boot, makes it all scrunchy around the ankle. The 9.5 is also super tight in the heel and hard to get into, yet long in the toe! I could have gotten a full size smaller for the length in the foot-bed but I don't think I ever would have gotten my heel into them.

They are leather, and smell like a shoe store. which is amazing. And if they fit properly would be a wonderfully beautiful and comfortable boot. I'm hoping that because they are leather the boot shaft will stretch out and actually fit over my calf with wear, and the heel will stretch out so they are easier to put on. If they do stretch out these very well may be my favorite boot. Until then, I'm going to stay disappointed because they have SO much potential to be great, if only the fit was a bit better for me.