This is a very comfortably padded and sturdy boot that you will love if you can get your correct size. I am a 6 1/2 - 7 normally. I ordered the charcoal in a6 1/2 which was way too long in the foot but perfect in the calf. Plenty of room for jeans tucked in and a wonderful soft pebbled leather that was smooth to the touch. I was thrilled but I couldn't find a 6 in the same color. I went with a 6 in tan from shoe parlor. The sizing in the foot was much better but the calf is to tight to pull over jeans. Also, as you pull them up this greasy tan residue rubs off the boot onto your hands. I didn't notice the boot's color suffering from it. But it's still a nuisance. So I definitely do not recommend the tan boot. Also, shoe parlor makes you pay to ship the item back, which is not cool when your business is one that sells items to be tried on. If I was basing the review solely on the charcoal boot I would have given it 5 stars even though they run large. For reference I am 5'1" the height is just below my knee, there is some slouch to the boot. My calves are 14 1/2" around. The boot should be tight in the foot, as the leather will stretch some. I have the Melissa too (6 1/2 was perfect- tight) which is super comfy in the foot but the shaft never did stretch enough to get over my jeans. Leather boots will give some but not like an inch or anything so make sure that you get the sizing right in the first place!

Update:  In light of the issue with the color rubbing off, shoe parlor refunded my shipping when I contacted them to ask them about it.