Inconsistent sizing from brand to brand means I never know if an 11 will be big enough or a 12 too big for my 11" long feet. I have shoes and boots in both sizes that fit well. Add to that 17" calves and a 4" wide foot that you'd think would always require a wide but sometimes doesn't, and you begin to get an idea of what a nightmare shoe/boot shopping is for me. Thank goodness for the internet, and for reviewers who actually write informative reviews.  "Too tight in the calf, had to send them back," is meaningless unless the reader knows the writer's calf measurement, right? That said and my stats divulged, I can happily report that the size 11 in these lovely suede boots is a great fit for my big feet. Just enough wiggle room and width to feel like a custom fit. The calf just fits, any smaller and there would be unsightly muffin top, but since they are suede they may stretch enough to get leggings in eventually. They are one of the most comfortable pairs of footwear I've ever had. The suede, in chocolate brown, is beautiful. They are pull on and I also have high insteps and arches, so there is a fair amount of struggling to get on initially but once on, they are heaven. Very toasty, too, so bring on the cool fall weather! Thinking about another pair now.