Thanks to reading many of the (130+) other reviews before I ordered these boots, I finally found the perfect brown riding-style boot for my hard-to-fit narrow feet.  Since I started a brown boots search last fall, I ordered no fewer than EIGHT pairs of brown winter boots off the internet & in stores, only to return ALL of them -- that is until these boots arrived. I still had two pairs of Cole Haan boots and was trying to make one work when these Timberland's arrived from Amazon, and after walking around on carpet in all three pairs, there was absolutely no comparison.  These Timberland boots are 10x more comfortable right out of the box than either of the Cole Haans (with fancy Nike Air cushion technology in them, even!).  There is enough room at the end of the toe to feel like an 8 N or 8 slim - which is good for wearing with winter socks, and I am confident that the width will accommodate thick socks even if the boots have to stretch a little.  The expensive Cole Haans went back, saving me a lot of coin!

It is important to note that although I am a solid 7.5 Slim (AAA) size, especially in heels, sometimes I can get away with not just a Narrow (AA) but a Medium (B) width, in boots that have a low heel.  I've also learned that one 1/2 size down and a medium width is very likely to work -- if the boots are leather and/or will stretch a little, and the shoe runs narrow. This is why a 7M fits me perfectly in this boot. There is very little size difference  between a 7M and a 7.5N when they cut shoe sizes out anyway (a shoe salesman whose father manufactured shoes told me that once, and it has helped me find shoes that fit ever since).

The bottom line: Timberland's Womens Lexxis boot runs VERY narrow, to the point of being almost a SLIM, AND 1/2 to 1 full size longer than it is sized. If you are not a slim, the leather seems like it could stretch to fit quickly - but they will still be narrow. It is a made of good-quality leather that is a more of a yellowish/chocolate brown than a reddish/dark brown, and has a matte suede look while definitely being a nappa-type leather and not suede (seems much easier to clean than suede).  They feel like they were made for me, look good, and seem like they'll hold up through a lot of winters and bad weather.

Possible cons: the boot is lined with a synthetic fabric, and has a faux buckle on the ankle that is sewed into place (non-adjustable) -- but both of these things are likely reasons why they are more affordable than other leather boots. Even so, the comfortable footbed/low heel, the stable, durable-looking lug sole, and the decently fitting calf (I am petite and don't have big calves) overcame all my worries about not sending yet another pair back.  Plus, I think the leather is durable enough that they will conform perfectly to my feet and become favorites.  I've worn them several times now with no problems at all.