Beautiful Boot, but.....
359216
Loved these  boots but sad they didn't fit.  I ordered them 2 sizes larger than what I nornally wear in a shoe, with the extended calf.  They were still too small.  Sorry to say I had to return them.  Luckily, I found a pair of black leather extended-calf Life Stride tall boots that fit perfectly.
1199885
I fell in love with these boots online and have been stalking them for a few months. I finally gave in and there were good parts and bad. The bad is that my particular pair seemed to be pre-owned even though they were listed as new. The leather was excessively wrinkled which really dissapointed me. I know leather with time naturally wrinkles but I didn't want to start that way. Also there was a tiny cut on the front, hard to notice if you are not wearing them. However, the good is that the color is beautiful and the overall look is stunning. I am usually a size 10 but opted for the 12 since it was available. I am glad I did because the fur on the inside makes them more sung and I tried them on with socks and heavier pants and the fit was perfect. So often the boot is tight and you can't wear regular pants in them.

I will be keeping the boots only because the size is now gone. If not I would have exchanged for another pair. Regardless this truly is a very upscale hot trend boot and in real leather not pleather that tears.
4516359
These are such a beautifully made pair of boots.  I have been looking for a pair of grey boots for going on three years now and I really wanted these to be the pair for me.  Unfortunately, because it is a pull-on boot, I was unable to get my foot in it.  This is not the first time it's been an issue for me; I am 0:2 when it comes to pull on boots so, if you have a similar problem I would not recommend these
2701037
I bought these boots for my 11 year old daughter. They really are very pretty and classy looking boots. But that's where the good ends. While taking the packing material out of the boots, I immediately noticed the liner for the boot, even though not removable, is on piece, and is not attached to the foot bed. I could foresee a lot of issues with this design while removing the boots. But, the biggest problem was that one of the boots was smaller than the other. I notices with my hand that the right boots liner had been stitched shorter than the left boot. My daughter noticed this too when she tried them on. In addition, the one that was made correctly was still too small. My daughter has several pairs of Size 6 boots from various companies, and they all fit fine, but these are too small. From a fashion perspective, these boots are very pretty and nice looking. But, they do not look like they would stay dry, as the upper material was cloth. I sent them back and bought a pair from LL Bean and am much happier and so is my daughter.
4592619
Gorgeous boots... I wear an 8.5/9 and went with the 9 based on previous folk's reviews... The boot fit great in the foot, plenty of room. WARM. The sole is flat, but not to hard, felt like if I wore it long enough it would be very comfortable.

I returned them though because the calf of the leg was really tight. I was afraid of wearing jeans and not being able to be comfortable. Would be ideal with leggings, but I didn't want to fight jeans going down the leg into the boot.  I don't have HUGE calves but for comfort do normally take a wide leg boot.

There is no expansion behind the braiding (which is really pretty) along the back.
3076839
This is a great looking boot, super sexy, classy & very dressy.  However, the shaft is very tight, and there is no stretch or elastic at top- as usually needed for those of us with shapely calves.  Mine are 15" w/ a size 9 foot, just for reference, and it didn't come close to closing the gap.
4553867
Great quality, beautiful leather, but the boot is huge. Probably a sixteen inch shaft circumference instead of the stated 15, and the ankles are pretty much just as big! I have about an average sized calf of 14" and 8.5" ankles, and it was like wearing someone else's feet. Sent them back. They really are beautiful for someone with larger calves and ankles, though.
3667330
Love, love, love the look of this boot!  For a "Wide", however, it just didn't cut it.  I have a very wide foot, and swollen ankles much of the time, and I couldn't even get my foot in it.  Unless my sister can use them they're going back.  Too bad; I really love them.
122715
First of all, these boots are beautiful. I got them in a very dark brown, very rich and the distressed look is very elegant even for "distressed". The inside is lined with a very nice floral textured beige fabric of obvious quality as expected from the Born brand. The leather on these boots look gorgeous, however it is a bit stiff as another reviewer mentioned. Also makes a crinkle sound when you touch it. Since it is real leather that quality will go away as the boots is worn more and more. As an initial impression though, it just felt weird. The overall leather on the boots considering it is also lined. The heel height is perfect for a bit of height but definitely as comfortable as flats.

I have wide calf, borderline "wide" necessary (generally actual wide widths are too large but normal boots are too small) so generally I make sure that my boots had a circumference of 15"+ these fit loose on me, but not too loose therefore they are actually kind of perfect with jeans or leggings.

Now the cons:
The foot is built narrow. I am generally a size 6.5/7. I had ordered the 7 and when I put on the boot there's more than an inch from my toe to the tip. It's is very long and narrow foot bed that doesn't actually align with my foot. My size 7 looks like can fit a very thin size 8/9 shoe. I would actually be okay with this Since the elongated footed adds the elegance of the overall boots. However, I ended up with a pair of boots that gives me a bit more height.

There's is a minor design flaw that I didn't like. The back of the boot at the calf is dipped between where the two piece of leather meet. This design allows comfort for people with wider calves ( reason why these fit so well ) and allows for a bit of a flared silhouette which is very elegant. When viewed from the back, I just thought it was a bit strange.

These are definitely beautiful and in all honesty I would have kept them if I didn't have a budget and limited closet space. However alas... they are being returned. If you have narrow feet and wide calfs and wants to stroll all day in fashionable yet comfy pair of boots you can't really go wrong with these.
1178766
These boots were beautiful.... I bought them for my daughter in law... but her calf are too big.  she needed a 18" and these were way too small for her.  If i had not just bought some Frye boots i would have kept them for my self.

One thing i did notice was the zipper was not that smooth.  It got hung up in a couple places.
1250071
Beautiful boot, but shaft is too large and makes it uncomfortable and unstable since the boot is also heavy, too bad since it's such a stylish looking boot. Gentle Souls makes a similar non-waterproof boot, hope it has a better fit than this one!.
3739119
These are really beautiful boots.  One other reviewer described the cut as "European" and I concur.  That being said, they are very narrow in the toe, hence the European cut.  It makes them very sleek but somewhat concerning for comfort, even though I have feet that tend to narrow.  I returned them out of concern for the long-term comfort of the shoe.  Beautiful looking, though.
3633687
Wonderful boot!  Only problem, it is not for those with a high instep.  Otherwise, it I would give it FIVE stars.  I had to return it -- so disappointed!
2474378
These just arrived today. A lovely boot - gorgeous soft leather, and they look really good on. Sizing seems to be right. Well made, and look to be pretty robust - could wear for day-to-day useage rather than special occasions.

You will definitely have issues if you have big calves though. The zips only just do up for me, and I have 15" calves, which's considered average. So if your calves have a diameter greater than this, be wary of buying these, although I'm sure they'll stretch a little. I'm wearing them with tights and socks right now with no worries, but it'll get interesting when I want to stuff my jeans into them....

The soles have very little grip, and are a bit slippy on my polished wood floors. Again though, I think that this'll just be a problem with them when they're new, and the sole will become more grippy as it scuffs up with wear.

I was a little worried that the silver cabuchons would look a bit over the top, but they really suit the boot nicely, and don't look too much.

So, all in all, I'm happy and recommended them, but just make sure you check your measurements first!
3615351
So the boot coming out of the box is really pretty. But... the boot fits kinda funny around the ankles. I want the calf to be a little roomy, but I do NOT want the ankles to be roomy and they kinda are. I'm going to keep them because they're pretty and the price is good, but they're not going to be all-time faves because they fit cheaply.
516502
Very beautiful and comfortable boots, and a little more stylish than the usual "ugg-style" boot.  I usually wear an 8.5 in shoes and go up to 9 for winter boots to accommodate winter socks.  I looked at the sizing info and ordered size 8; they're big enough to wear with socks, so I would say they fit a little large and would size down for a half-size.  Will have to see if the soles grip in winter weather but overall an excellent buy.

Dec. 10: I have taken off 2 stars because after wearing them in a couple inches of snow a couple of times, the color has come off in several places, so instead of "crackle black-gold" I have--black. Since I haven't done anything drastic to them that might take off the color, I assume it will all come off after while.  Very disappointing in an otherwise nice boot.
1829652
The style and quality of this boot were great, but the calf was just too wide, so sadly I will return them.

PROS: Great style in person as in the photo, nice quality materials, including a subtle reddish lining on the inside. The material was nice and thick, definitely substantial (much more so than the Edelman Penny boots, which I also tried on). Overall, I was very pleased with the quality, and the style is so classy. It's a beautiful boot.

CONS: The entire calf, from ankle to knee, was just enormous. My calf measures ~15.25" at the widest point, so I thought a 15.5" opening would be perfect. However, I wear a size 10, and the opening was closer to ~17 inches. Since the entire boot wasn't fitted, I was concerned that the leather would sag and get baggy in the ankles - even though the leather seems like great quality, I can't forecast how well it will wear. I love the idea of including an elastic panel in the back, but it was so unnecessary given how big the calf was. These boots are probably only for you if your calves are on the wider side. Ladies with medium to smaller calves, check out Ivanka Trump's Addee riding boot.

SIZING: I usually wear a 9.5 in shoes and 10 in boots. I considered going down to 9.5 in these boots due to the reviews, but I saved ~$70 by going with size 10 - and I'm glad I did. The foot of the boot fit perfectly, so sizing down like other reviewers recommended would have been a mistake. YMMV.

I love, love, love the style and quality of this boot, but it's probably only for you if your calves are wider than 16/17 inches.