Steve Madden to the rescue.  After being discouraged trying on boots, I hated to admit my feet now take a size 6.5, but at the last desperation, I saw the Bandit boot in gorgeous brown and voila!  I remain a sure size 6.  My feet fell in love the minute I slipped these on.  I've been wearing these with my short denim skirt and comfy all day at work.  The only teeny downfall are those darn straps by the calf because I want them a bit more tighter.  I move it all the way to the end and they remain there for the whole day.