Compared to my other steel toe boots, these have a snug fit. It's a really good looking boot, but I may have to return them. I wear steel toes on my job, for over 12 years now, and do a lot of walking on concrete. The main issue I'm having with these is stiffness and tightness around my ankles which is causing chafing and irritation. I don't believe that a larger size would solve that.