This is my second pair of Joules. They are the perfect Spring boot. Super cute and easy to wash the mud off. Definitely go a size down - I usually wear an 8.5 or 9, I ordered an 8 and they are still roomy. I wear them with extra thick socks and they are not tight at all. Easy on and off. The only complaint I have is that I wish the liner in the bottom was glued down, it slides around a bit when I'm wearing them and I have to stop and take the boot off to fix it. Even with that flaw, I still love these and wear them several times a week.