text: These are VERY cute and the price was fantastic for leather.  They fit easily over my athletic calves - to the point I think they would be too big on someone with narrower calves.  They are a bit full in the ankle, but the buckles are functional, so there is some cinching that can be done.  The footbed is a little padded but nothing particularly special; you would need to add arch supports or insoles for that.  I am a long-legged 5'3&#34; and they hit just below my knees.  The only actual concern I have is that the zippers are super stiff and a little cheap feeling.  I ran lip balm (cause that's what I had handy) along both sides and that helped - hopefully enough so that they don't get stuck and/or break.  The color is a versatile muted metallic grey.