I saw these boots at another retail store and based my decision to purchase these boots on the reviews from that website.  These boots are a perfect mix between casual and dressy - you can wear them with jeans, leggings, and skirts.  The leather feels very luxurious and the gold detail adds just enough flair without being overpowering. I love the almond shaped toe and the heel is perfect.  I have 15.25in calves and these boots fit a tad snug, but I'm still able to wear them with my skinny jeans with no problems.  My feet tend to be on the wider side, however they are not wide enough to purchase wide shoes.  I have noticed that after a few hours, the boots do feel a bit tight, however I believe because of the high quality leather, they will stretch after another wear.  Overall, these boots are gorgeous and I hope that they stretch just a little bit.