I am rating these boots high even though I had to return them.  They are a very good looking boot and are not cheap looking.  The faux suede is soft and the buckles set them off.  As with all fashion boots I always order a size up and I did on these.  I usually wear an 8 1/2 or 9 and ordered a size 10.  Unfortunately, I have a problem with the almond shaped toe.  I am sure other gals may be able to wear them, but I found the arch with an extreme slope and the short toe box cramped my toes.  I have a medium foot, not a fat or wide foot.  I have slim calves and they fit comfortably, but snugly and would not recommend them for a woman with wide or thick calves. They just didn't work for me fit-wise in the toe, but did style-wise.  I  just wanted to give a fair review as they would probably work for a gal that can handle a short, rounded toe box coming off a high arch on a fairly high heel.  They would look fabulous with leggings or jeans.