These are a little snug now, but leather always stretches a little once it's broken in. The initial snug width across the foot is the basis for my one star deduction. Other than that, they are beautiful boots, sleek, and sophisticated. Other reviewers have complained that these are &#34;wide calf&#34; boots. I happen to have basically average calves that are on the thin side, and while there is room to spare in the calf area of these boots, they don't look bad at all. In fact, the little extra room will allow me to wear the boots with jeans tucked in. I do prefer a fitted look for my boots when wearing skirts, and thankfully, these really don't look baggy across my calves. They look fine.