I ordered these on Saturday 2/18/12 and got them on Tuesday 2/21/12 (I literally just took them out of the box and I'm wearing them now as I'm typing).  I ordered my actual size in 7.5 and I'm so happy I did because they fit perfect.  I love the black leather, the round toe, the rugged sole and the mid-calf height of these boots.  I read a lot of the other customer reviews on the way these fit and there were also a lot of complaints about the boot strap not being tight enough.  Its easy enough to make another hole in the leather strap if you want a tighter fit.  Personally, I love how loose the strap is around the boot and I think they feel great on my feet.  I plan on wearing them all year around with everything.  They'll look cute with a skirt, leggings or jeans and a T-Shirt, especially with my black leather jacket.  My husband and I love to do a lot of hiking, walking around and exploring all over the place and these boots will be perfect to wear during those types of trips.  I can imagine having these for years to come.  I'm very happy with my purchase.