Charles David Disappointment

I tried on these boots today at Charles David, and while they look AMAZING on the shelf-amply more amazing than you can tell in this picture, they made my knees look fat. WEIRD and disappointing. I'm not sure if all boots that cut the shin at this height are going to have the same effect...but I sure hope not. Still bummed that they are so amazing yet so awful.

P.S. They're cheaper online than they were in the store, so click the image if you're interested (maybe it's only MY knees that'll look chubby).