After years of searching...finally, a boot that does not come up to my knee caps and cut off my circulation!  I am 5'0&#34; tall so, for me, boots are a nightmare.  I am so thrilled with these boots!  They come up about mid-calf, so not a short bootie and not tall boots that look like I am playing dress-up.  Just the right height for how boots look on most girls.  I love that the black is almost a chocolate brown so they are very versatile.  Mine just arrived today so I cannot speak to extended comfort but the leather is very nice.  I usually wear a 7 in all shoes, except I wear a 6 in Uggs.  Otherwise, 7 across the board, but these in a 7 seem a tad big.  My toes have quite a bit of room at the end and the heel slips.  I put an insole in the boots and I think that tightened them up enough, but I also know the leather should stretch.  I just ordered a 6.5 to compare.  If the 6.5 is too small (a little concerned that the toe box may be too narrow) I will keep the 7 and just use the insoles.