I have been wearing "tactical" boots for over 20 years. All kinds, all brands and have always worn a size 8 Wide. I read the reviews here and decided I should order a half or whole size larger. Well, I went with a 8.5 Wide and waited on my boots. They were mailed Priority, but it took about 5 business days to receive them - no big deal. I opened the box and could tell immediately that these were quality boots. Heavy duty, good zipper, and we'll made. I tried it on and it felt like a clown shoe...WAY too big. I will probably need a size 7.5 Wide instead. I have return these, paid $6 to ship them back (yes, I had to pay) and I will not receive a refund until they receive them back at the warehouse. Not really happy with this part of my boot buying process, but a quality boot none the less. Debating on wether to order a smaller size 