I love these boots. They look great on and are so comfortable. They are more comfortable than my Merrel hiking boots (and those are pretty comfortable). I wear an 8 in regular shoes and an 8.5 in boots. I ordered a 9 and I'm glad I did. The 9s fit just fine. I am a little concerned about the suede. They are made for walking in comfort so I don't want to have to worry about lint or getting them dirty. I'm torn. I really love them.