I have been eyeing these boots for a while and when they went on sale on Amazon, I decided to go for it.  I was trying to decide between the 7's and 7.5's but decided on the 7.5's.  The 7's were definitely snug and I would have only been able to wear leggings with them.  I have trouble finding boots that fit my calves but these actually work with jeans (for reference I'm 5'3 and 130lbs).  Like others have said, there is extra material at the ankles but I have still received many compliments on the boots.