I been looking for a pair of cowboy boots for 8 months now.  These are so cute, great quality, and amazing price.  Like many other cowboy boots, it requires to be broken in.  For me the painful part is the ankles.  I have no problem with the left boot, but my right boot hits my right ankle funny.  It should go away after couple more times of wear.  My only major complain is the size.  I normally wear 5.5 for boots, but these in 5.5 are big.  But it's also pointy, so I'm not sure how comfortable it will be if you order half size smaller.  Overall I am very happy with the boots.