I was skeptical about buying shoes online but these are good to go.  The calf allows me to tuck in jeans into them and the foot is very comfortable.  The only issue is that it's a little short at the toe and my toe rubs the tip of the boot.  It actually doesn't hurt but it's a little annoying when I'm wearing them until I get used to it every time.  It doesn't stop be from wearing them or loving them.  Going up a half size would probably have made them too large.