These boots are very high quality, they will last forever!  I have had Frye boots before and love the style and comfort.<br />I have larger calfs, I was disappointed when I could not get them zipped at first. I had read some other comments about using water and alcohol to stretch boots.  I was a bit reluctant but decided to give it a try. It WORKS!!  The boots now zip ecen over a normal pair of skinny jeans!!