The fryes I own, dark brown, are a size nine, when I bought them I went half a size down because they're leather and stretch, and a nine fit amazing, no breaking in necessary. I ordered a size nine, in the tan suede, and they were rediculously small, my foot barely fit and went all tingly. Im giving four stars for the fact that my current boots were an amazing investment and I love them so much I was willing to try out another pair.