My daughter tried the boots on.  She likes them.  Then they were put away for Christmas.  But I must say my daughter is very picky.  And hard to buy for.  She liked the dark brown color and the fit and they are soft.  They also fit on her calves.  Heck they fit on mine!!! The tread seems great since she walks home from college everyday.  I hate boots that only focus on looks and not on safely walking in snow.  I can't wait for Christmas so she will have these beautiful boots.