These boots are great. I'm just under 5'6 and they hit just under my knee. I have many pairs of Fryes, and I find these comparable to the harness 15R in terms of height and style. These, however, are "dressier," and the leather is not as stiff. For example, I'd wear my harness 15Rs in the rain or with snow on the ground, but I wouldn't wear these cavalry straps. The leather on these is thinner, comparatively, and the sole is leather rather than neoprene. These boots are pretty easy to pull on and off, but may be difficult for someone with high arches (I have flat feet, no problem there). I bought my usual size in them and they fit well. I can see the shaft on these eventually slouching down with wear, since they the leather is thin, which isn't a problem for me but may be off-putting for some. When I say "thin," I don't mean cheap. The leather is soft and high quality, its just not as thick as some of the other, heavier Frye styles. Specifically I think of the harness and engineer styles as being heavier.