"I've had these boots on my wishlist for almost a year, waffling over the price tag and the fact that my shoe wardrobe is 90% boots already. Finally pulled the trigger and I regret nothing. These are hands down the best pair of boots I've ever owned. The shaft is wider than most boots of this style, so your feet might slide up and down a little if you're not a perfect fit, but it's not enough to cause blisters or any kind of heel irritation. On the upside the wide shaft makes your calves look skinnier and balances out your silhouette if you're top heavy. I feel bad for all of my other boots because they're never going to see the light of day again."