I was very ambivalent about these boots and ultimately decided to return them. I loved the edgy style, the leather was smooth and it didn't look cheap, and they felt soft inside. But sadly, they are extremely CLUNKY.  I usually wear size 8.5 - 9 in shoes, and all my boots are size 9 because I tend to wear thick socks. I got a size 9 in these and they were a bit big. The foot length was perhaps 1/4 inch longer than needed. I am sure though that 8.5 would have been too short. The foot width was also a bit roomy, even though my foot is on the wider side. I put in an insole but it didn't help much. However, as others have noted, the boot shaft on these is quite narrow and fit my skinny calves well.

All that said, it wasn't JUST that these were slightly big all around on the inside.  Im sure with a thick sock and an insole I could have made them fit tight enough. The problem is that the shoe itself is quite wide, heavy, and clunky. The leather is super thick and inflexible, I guess good for riding motorcycles. Their clunkiness made them overall difficult to walk in, if not "uncomfortable" in the traditional sense. Walking around the house with them, I felt AND looked as if I were wearing snowboarding or skiing boots. You know how snowboarding/skiing boots can fit quite tight all around, yet still are not something you are comfortable wearing around all day? That's as best as I can describe how these felt. Even on my soft carpet I made thumping sounds when walking around. I think the issue is the lowest strap across the ankle which makes your ankles look really chunky. These boots might look and feel better on someone with stronger and bigger calves and legs, but it wasn't for me.