I have always liked 'desert boots'. I find them comfortable and well suited to my location, the desert Southwest. These Nunn-Bush were well reviewed and a decent price so I decided to order a pair. Every other pair of shoes I have in my closet is a size 13 (except for my size 46 Ecco's). So, I ordered a size 13. When they arrived, they were much too big. My wife laughed at the 'clown' shoes I had ordered. When I compared them to a size 13 pair of Nike's, or a pair of Merrell's, they were more than an inch longer. So, I exchanged them for a size 12. The 12's are still generously long, although a tad narrow. I'll keep the 12's as they are fairly comfortable. But, watch the size if you order,