I think I'm going to be very happy with these boots. They're very attractive and appear to be well made, and best of all they fit my skinny calves! My calves measure 12+ inches, and these boots fit, but are not too tight. As read in other reviews, the ankle is really tight. My ankle measures around 9&#34;. I really notice the tightness, though it doesn't hurt, but I'm hoping they stretch a little. I think I'll be wearing these boots with with tights, not socks. I added some inserts to make the boots more comfortable, which did not help the tight ankle problem. I walked around the block and the boots were comfortable for that. I like to be able to walk miles in my shoes, and I haven't done that test yet.