I love these boots! I was afraid that my wide calves would not fit but they did and with time, I am sure they will grow to be very comfortable. The heel is high but sturdy. It\'s summer time so I haven\'t tried them on, but I know they are going to rock. They are stylish and edgy but not over the top. Very cool boots.

I saw these boots back in October and wanted them immediately but just couldn't bring myself to spend the money. When I saw they were on sale and in the color and size I wanted, I snapped them up immediately and am SO glad I did. I have been searching for the perfect high-heeled vintage inspired boot for so long and have finally found it. I ordered a half size down and while the toe felt tight initially (I have very wide feet) after wearing them around the house for a few days, they are definitely stretching and breaking in. The shaft hits at just below my knee (perfect!), the leather is soft and great quality so as far as quality is concerned, these are definitely worth the price. The heel is HIGH, but not impossible to walk on and is the kind of thing that you just have to break in. Love these, love the way they look with skirts and dresses. They fit over skinny jeans, but are a little tight. I'd say if you are willing to spend the money, these are definitely worth it!

These boots are absolutely gorgeous. I have wanted them for a very long time, and am so happy to finally have a pair! Everyone elses' reviews helped me to ensure that I did order the right size (9.5 rather than a 10), and Ii had no problems at all with the fit in the calf (I consider that I have average calves). Very well worth the investment.

Walking on clouds in style: Once I saw these boots I had to have them. They are amazingly comfortable and stable. The leather is suburb quality inside and out and this boot is beautifully detailed everywhere. I found the Matilda to run large. I usually wear a 9 or 9 1/2 in a closed toe shoe or boot so I wasn’t sure which to order and started with the 9s since reviewers mentioned it ran large. They "fit", but my heel was slipping a just a tad. Knowing that good leather boots stretch, I ordered an 8.5. Zappos got them to me the next day! I found the smaller 8.5 fit better as it hugged my ankles and arch leaving me with room in the toe box. Perfect fit! I’m 5’8” with slim calves and cannot tuck my skinny jeans into these boots, however, thick leggings and tights work. Mostly, I plan on wearing them with dresses and skirts to show off the fabulous workmanship of my new favourite boots. Choosing the colour was the most difficult part of my transaction! I went with the black, but am eyeing out the brown or cranberry as I will surely break down and get a second pair and am certain to enjoy them for years. If you are thinking about getting these boots, get them now. You won’t be disappointed.

I think these boots run really big. I normally wear a 7.5, but those were huge on me. I probably could have gone a full size down to a 6.5, but I managed to snap up a size 7 at a huge discount, so those will work fine with a padded insert and some thicker socks. Also, I'm 5'4" and thought the shaft was the perfect height; it hit right at the knee in the front, and it's a little shorter in the back, so there are no issues with bending your legs or sitting down. But the best part of these boots is that the boot shaft fits like a glove! These are the first zip-up boots I've ever tried that don't poke out a little on the sides at the top. (My only other boots that fit this well are my pull-on suede Cole Haans from four or five years ago.) With most leather boots there's always that little bit of extra space at the top where the boots are too big, and that always bothers me. Why don't manufacturers realize that your leg gets narrower between the calf and the knee, and make the top part smaller? And why do they always make the ankle part so big that it slouches? Anyway, these boots don't have any of those problems, so they look like they were tailor-made for your legs! I'm surprised no one has mentioned that there is a small slit in the leather at the top with just a little bit of elastic underneath; so they definitely stretch, but not very much. This must be why they fit so well, even if it means they're a little tight when you zip them up. I didn't even notice the stretchy part when I tried on the black ones (it's completely covered by the leather) so it's not anything noticeable that takes away from the appearance of the boots. Now if only they'd bring back the grey ones! I want another pair of these!

The soles on these are non-slip and that suits me fine (Keen has a similar pair with their regular sole too). I don't wear these for work but I do put them to good use. I never concern myself with what is on the ground in front of me and that is where the non-slip soles come into play. No matter what I step in or on I keep my footing. The thick sole provides cushion but like someone else mentioned they are hard on the bottom and make noise when walking, a sort of thumpy sound. It does bring some attention to them and makes people think they are dressier shoes without traction, so when they see me walk on something they are amazed that I don't slip. A couple of incidents to point out the traction--a spilled soda with ice that I simply walked through it. If the ice didn't crunch under the sole I wouldn't have known it was there. A full carton of dropped eggs at a store--I was trying to be careful when getting my own eggs but I stepped on a couple of broken ones. When a lady asked me to get her a carton too but told me to be careful I showed her the non-slip sole and went ahead and just stood in the biggest part of the mess while I got her eggs. She liked the shoes and the way I could step wherever I wanted!

These shoes are perfect. They are the most comfortable shoes I own and are a great support for being on my feet all day. They have a bit of a clunky look which I like.

I love these shoes! Work in them every day. They also arrived about 12 hours after I ordered them and shipping was free. Zappos has the best service I've had shopping online.

Love these shoes! With one exception, they squeak! But I just stuck a little tape under the end of the strap so it wouldn't rub and now they're silent. Fit is true to size and are great for all day work wear. Very slip resistant, except when packed with snow.

I love these shoes. They are extremely comfortable. I have to wear orthotics and finding shoes to fit is difficult. These fit great.