I got these in black. They don't fit as close to the ankle as I'd like, but overall they are cute boots that fit me well and are comfortable in the foot bed.  The warnings about the shaft opening are true though: I measured my calf with jeans on and got 14" and these just zip over that with little to spare. They don't bind or strangle my legs, but there isn't a lot of space outside of that. I can wear them with real denim, but definitely measure your calf and make sure these will fit. They're leather so they might stretch a bit, but you won't be comfortable waiting for the stretch, probably.  The leather is okay, not the greatest quality, and a little thin, but it doesn't look trashy or cheap. They DO smell strongly out of the box. I think it's the dye, a very chemical smell, but not so strong that I have to put them outside. I might like another pair in the brown, really. Quite nice.