I don't know what I was thinking when I bought these. They list the calf as measuring 14.5 inches in circumference, which is true but is also way too small for my 16 inch calves. I wanted these to fit SO badly though. The boots are made of a nice quality leather and look incredibly sleek. I went up a full size but still couldn't get the boot to zip up all the way - so disappointed. These really are a great pair of boots, especially for the price.