Originally, I brought these boots because they were cute and the forecast predicted rain for an outdoor concert I attended. Initially when I tried the boots on in the store, they felt a little snug around my calf area which made me a little concerned but that evening everything worked out fine. After the concert we walked a extremely long time trying to find our vehicle on gravel and rocks.  As a result, My boots were cute and comfortable!  I can't wait to the next time to wear them.