Very cute boots!  9's were a little large, but I feel like they were the size I would expect for a boot.  They don't have much give in the leather, but I'm assuming they will loosen up a little over time.  The leather does seem to scuff easily, but I think they'll look worn in a good way.  The fit in the calves was fine even though mine are not all that large.<br /><br />For those concerned about the outer zipper being only halfway up, it took me about 5 min to remove the metal stopper using a pair of needle nose pliers.  Now they zip all the way up!  (However, you would not be able to modify the outer zipper to zip all the way down.)