These boots left a huge gash under each of my ankle bones from the spot where the rubber meets the leather upper. I wore them a total of 8 blocks and could not wait to take them off. They made my feet feel numb because they were so tight. I bought a size up and loosened the laces so they could barely tie in the front. Maybe this wouldn't happen if you had smaller calves. But I agree that these are not 17 inches. I gave 4 stars for style because they are really nice boots; the fur isn't cheap looking, and they have amazing tread on the bottom. But they were torture on my feet!

They are well made boots and I like them but I have to return them because they are to tight on my calves. Otherwise they offer arch support and are nice.

These look great, but are crazy uncomfortable, and run small all around.

This boot runs even smaller than other reviews indicate. I ordered 1/2 size up from my normal, and when I put them on they felt snug. When I took them off, my toes started tingling that's probably not a good sign. I would be concerned that going up a full size would cause the heel/ankle area to not fit correctly, so back they go. Also, the laces do not run easily through the loops, so once they are adjusted, you would want to keep them that way. Even with the zipper opening, they were hard to get off, which seems odd to me. On a positive note, they really are comfy, and the brown is not nearly as orange as the picture indicates (it's a great color). The faux fur collar is beautiful, and this is an all around good looking boot.

I love these boots. They're adorable, warm and so far this winter have not failed me in snow or cold weather. Plus, I get lots of compliments on them.