I love this boot. It's beautiful (I got it in the brown/banana bread.) Why only 4 stars?

- Although I love the zippers on the outside of the leg (vs inside where boots usually zip up), it makes it a little uncomfortable when sitting with your legs crossed. The zipper had made indents on my leg when I uncrossed them. Not a dealbreaker. It's cute enough to endure. Besides, crossing your legs isn't the best for you.

- The material squeaks. I don' t know if the sound will go away--I've only been wearing it for about a week and a half. The squeaking does seem to abate--it's not in the sole (which would worry me), but where the zipper is, near the bottom part of the boot. It's just the material. Hopefully it'll go away but if it's not genuine leather, I'm not holding out. If the squeaking gets worse, I don't know what I'll do. Generally, it doesn't bother me and it doesn't happen all the time.

-I'm a little worried about the little buckle clasp that goes over the top of the boot. I have pretty slim calves so the boot zips up and clasps easily (don't try to undo the buckle--it's not a buckle but a clasp) but it pops open once in a while (maybe because I cross my legs so often) and I'm worried that one day it'll just lose its claspiness. (That's apparently not a word, but hopefully conveys what i want it to.)

Otherwise, size-wise it fits true-to-size, although it was a tiny bit tight at the toe box at first. I'm generally between a 7 and a 7.5. After wearing it for a few days, it's pretty comfortable.

I like the height of the boot--just a little below my knees. Material's a little stiff but I'm hoping to break it in, but really, this is nitpicky since it yields enough for my taste. Height of the heel is comfortable while giving me a little boost.

The banana bread color is awesome. I love, love, love it. I'm a big fan of Franco Sarto, and although I wouldn't put this boot on as high of a caliber as some of the others I have of him, still a quality shoe!

All in all, I'm very happy with this boot, and all my concerns are not dealbreakers by themselves. If it falls apart or doesn't hold up like I want, I will update.