This is my first rain boots and I must say it's like no other, it looks good, feels comfortable, very stylish and it does not smell!! I bought the red and it's not a bright firey red, it's more of a deep cherry color which I prefer. I'm usually a 6.5 but I listened to the other reviewers and went up a 1/2 size...I don't think it was necessary for me because I have a lot of room...with socks it will work out so it's okay. I have very skinny calves and it fits well, if you have bigger calves I don't think this is the boots for you.