I love the boot- more comfortable than I anticipated. I would agree that it runs eh, about a half size long. I broke them in quick with the old water and alcohol stretch method (you saturate the leather on the inside with 1 part alcohol to 4 water solution- I also wore a thin sock soaked; then wear boots until they, and my socks, are dry)the alcohol softens the leather and speeds the break in process. Other than feeling creepy it worked really well. That's what I did anyway. Some earlier reviews talked about the boots not matching... mine don't either. If you are particular this may bother you. I made peace with it pretty quick; just know that it may happen with these boots. My boots also scrunch at the ankle a little- this is because I wear them with jeans tucked in- I have average calves but at 5'4 the boot hits at the fullest part of the calf... you can stretch them if you need to. The lug soles are great as well. Like I said, I love them warts and all.