So I ordered 2 pairs of this boot, one in Anthracite and one in Dark Taupe. I'm usually a boot size 9 but since everyone said these run large I sized down in one pair to an 8.5 to try it. Sizing down was definitely the way to go. I can concur with everyone that these run at least a 1/2 size larger. Without socks I could probably even do an 8. The weird part is, I received a completely different boot in the Anthracite. They sent me the Saidi, not the Sibil. I received a pointier toe and a different zipper pull. -----> https://www.amazon.com/Dolce-Vita-Womens-Saidi/dp/B0727S63BD/ref=pd_ybh_a_7?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=0EB5W3S9GBHEQYJYBBB4&th=1&psc=1
Anthracite is gorgeous, a true mouse grey not too light or too dark. These also run huge. Both styles of boot make my feet look bigger than they are but the rounder toe on the Sibil is a little better in that aspect. Both styles sort of give me clown feet. :(
The Saidi comes in a completely generic plain brown shoe box with absolutely no brand, sizing or style information on it so I can see how Amazon mixed these up.
Dark Taupe would be a great color except the distressing on the toes looks like an old salt stain (at least on the pair I received. The right boot looks worse than the left) This was my first Dolce Vita experience; I'm not exactly impressed.
Order with caution and be prepared for possibly something else to arrive.