These boots are way more beautiful in person!  I purchased a pair of the cognac at an unbelievable price.  The gold hardware is very muted (not gaudy), and the color is perfect.  They look great with earthtones or black.  The quality appears to be excellent- I would have been afraid to look at the price if I'd seen these in a dept store.  I am 5'7" with thin legs, and the boots hit just below my knee and are a little wide in the back, but I prefer to have a little breathing room anyway.  I haven't worn them for a long stretch, but I am amazed by how comfortable they are.  I imagine they would look best on someone with average sized calves.  Thanks for the amazing buy, Amazon!