They're a tad small in the calves, but to be fair I have thick calves. If I wear them with nylons & dresses/skirts I can get them to my knee, not over them, even wearing them with the back lace untied.  An inside zipper would have been good to ease getting them on, but with a firm tug I can get my feet in them. Once on they're super comfortable & quite warm though I agree with other reviewers, I wouldn't trust them to last through bad weather.