Okay, I admit it, this is my second pair of Billys. I got these in chocolate distressed leather which makes the leather more pliable and comfortable. They are so much more comfy than my other Billys. The hammered rivets add more style to the regular Frye Billys. I wear 8 1/2 in Frye Campus and Dorado Lows as well as most Old Gringos. These feel more roomy than my other non-distressed leather Billys. I think Frye softened up the tag on the upper inside of the right boot because my other pair of Billys still rub me the wrong way at times. These feel great out of the box, though I haven't walked far in them yet. Yet. My new favorite pair -- they'll go great with jeans, shorts and dresses. LOVE them!