Overall, I really like these. I've been looking for a year and a half for boots that fit. I'm short with small feet and large calves so boots just don't fit. These bypass my calves. [...] Considering these would be great for more women riders, I don't understand why only men's sizes were available and most places carried a 7 or larger. The only drawback I've found is standard. They're a little stiff around the top and pinch a little. I can't tuck my pants in because there's not enough room. The more I wear them the more they stretch but it'll take a while. Other than that, I like them and they are pretty cool looking (black w/red stitching).