"I just got these boots in the mail and I decided to try them on without any socks or stockings and I learned the hard way i scratched it while fighting to take them off so when i finally took them off I decided to try them on with stockings and they come off without an hassle. These boots are very cute but the calves killed me when i first put it on so if anyone thinking about buying these boots just wear them with stockings and you'll be perfect :) unlike me I have to go find away to get out the scratch if its possible :'("