In the 11 century there were monks who punished themselves as a form of penance. They would find these boots perfectly suited for their needs. Im a repeat buyer to this brand, but I DO NOT recommend this particular model. I put as expected because theres no description to choose that describes how these fit, they aren't too small, but no matter how you lace them or what socks you wear, the way they are made theres no comfortable way to wear them. There are hard bits of leather or some reenforcement that presses into the ankles and trying to walk in them will result in blisters around the inside and outsides of the ankles. They look very attractive on the pile of Goodwill clothes in my garage.