I wasn't expecting these boots to be as tall as they really are, they go up to my knee. They fit well on my feet, but were tight around my calves (I do have pretty big calves, but not so big that I need to size up or order wide or anything like that) Adjusting the laces helped, but the straps that go across aren't adjustable, they only have one hole. So they don't actually meet at the buckle which is dissappointing, but no one's fault. I like the style but unfortunately have to rig the buckle somehow (safety pins?) I am using these at Burning Man so I don't care THAT much that the fashion buckle doesn't fit, as it's not functional.