I really like the quality of these boots. The leather is beautiful, and the zipper works smoothly. There is elastic on the side so there is some give to these boots, which is VERY GOOD. I have huge muscular calves and I usually can't wear normal boots. (I actually ordered these thinking they were wide calf.) But I can wear these and they are just fine. The sole is a very nice non-slip too, so they are great in snow or ice. The only thing I don't like about these boots is that they are too loose around my ankles. This may not be the case for you, but it is for me. They are not too loose that it looks strange or anything. They still look very nice and I still really like them.