text: I bought these boots because like a lot of other girls, I have larger than average calves.  I don't think they look especially huge but I guess they must be since they don't fit  into very many of the industry standard sized boots.  I wanted something with a low heel and a little buckle accent and these seemed to fit the bill.  I agree with another shopper about the color.  They are not nearly as pretty in person....they look so shiny and kind of like a reddish-brown in the photo but when I took them out of the box I was disappointed to find that they were more of a flat, matte brown.  The buckle detail was also a disappointment.  I was expecting a beautiful, solid brass buckle but it is a cheaply made little aluminum buckle colored to look like brass.<br /><br />The boots fit well and even left me with a little wiggle room which is good since I always wear long socks with boots.  I would say that the quality of the leather is just passing.  It's not falling apart but it's not thick, heavy, beautifully made leather either.  The insoles are also very light and I know I would want to add some cushioning if I intended to wear them all day.<br /><br />I decided to send them back.  Even at $50 they aren't worth keeping.  I know I can find better boots to fit my amazing calves.