Ariat usually fit me perfectly - I am a size 7 and the other Ariat boots I have (all size 7) fit perfectly, and didn't need breaking in.  These boots looked and felt different - they were too big and uncomfortable.  The snip toe is quite extended and the shape of the internal toe box mold was visible and slightly distorted the shape of the toe.  The color was neither brown or grey, just a weird mix of both - to me, they just looked dirty.  Disappointed, and returned these boots.