"I was a little hesitant to order these boots because sometimes silver glitter on shoes can be a bit too sparkly. These were the perfect balance of some glam yet I can wear them out during the day to run errands. They fit my calves perfectly, but I would agree with some of the other reviewers that if you have larger calves, they might be too tight. Regarding shoe size, I normally wear a size 9, but I ordered a 9 1/2. It's comfortable, but a 10 might be even better. I love these boots so much that I'm going to order 2 more pair for my girlfriends as Christmas gifts!"