I initially wanted a cool looking designer dress boot that I could rock while wearing a suit or at any upper scale event. After researching quite a bit on here, I decided on these because they had the look I wanted and were in my price range. Well, UPS just dropped the box off at my door. These boots are very nice and they look freakin' swag. They're kind of retro looking like something Mick Jagger would've worn in the 60s but that why I initially liked these boots while window shopping on Amazon. These boots fit like a dream, I would say they're some of the best fitting footwear I've had in recent memory. I measured my feet with a measuring tape before ordering and these boots are sized correctly. I also have a wide foot and the 2E size fits me perfectly. As far as the smell, they smell like new shoes to me. It's not overpowering or bad at all. I'm confused why the smell bothered other reviewers. The shipping took a little longer than I thought but the boots arrived within the timeline specified when ordering. Overall I'm pleased with this transaction and would recommend these boots and this company to others.