A tall leather boot, tall enough for an over-the-knee look for the tallest men, the Macbeth boot has a commanding presence.  Thigh height is excellent for Elizabethan Renaissance Pantaloons, and swashbuckling tights, your basic Errol Flynn or "Pirates of Penzance" look. The Macbeth sports a 1 1/2 inch heel and a rubber sole, excellent for sticking fast on ship deck.   They are quite tall. If you are below 5'10" please consider the Capulet Boots, and count down a size and a half for men's equivilent.  All people expect a different fit from boots, so consider the thickness of sock you will be wearing, and the fact that this does have a more narrow toe than a work boot or sport shoe.  Consider going a half size up and adjusting with a thicker sock for the most comfort.  If you know you comfortably wear a whole size with a thick sock, then chose your usual size and wear with a dress sock.  These are just suggestions, only you will know how you like your boots to fit.