I LOVE THIS pair. You must get half a size bigger. I wear a size 8. It is soooo hard to get my foot in because theres no zipper, as soon as my feet are in though, boots are perfect, just perfect, doesnt hurt at all, not too small. Getting a half size bigger is just to help facilitate ease in slipping them on, otherwise, i tell you, it takes a long time to put on and even longer to take off. I think that a half size bigger would be good otherwise, I have other pairs that i get at 8.5. The suede material is soft at the same time strong. Sturdy like. The color is like a really rich dark green, I don't know why its Taupe. All in all, I love it. It's a good pair. Heel height, awesome, so easy to walk around.