I've had a heckuva time trying to find quality leather boots to fit my 13" calves. Most boot calf openings start at 14.5" or more and the gaping is unseemly. Not to worry, however, because these boots were the answer to my troubles! The leather is sturdy, not too thick or too thin, and actually looks like leather. The gingerbread detailing lends a feminine touch. The lacing is real so you can tighten the laces for the days you wear them with tights or loosen the laces for the days you wear them over jeans. They're plenty comfortable for all day wear and the heel is just the right height.

I love the whiskey color as it looks proper with black, brown or navy though the stone color looks lovely as well. They run true to size. I wear a 7.5M or 8M but boots usually run a tad big, so I ordered the 7.5M and it's right on the money. I'll be getting a lot of use out of these over the years and I expect them to last a good long time considering the quality of construction.