These are nice looking boots, soft leather and well made. They sizing is a bit larger than normal. I'm always a size 7.5 but could have worn a 7 with these. I need to wear thicker socks with them. The zipper is tricky to zip up once you have them on, you really have to tug hard. They need a 'breaking in' period and are more comfortable the more you wear them. First day was a little painful. I like them because they are slim enough around the legs to wear with skirts and big enough to tuck jeans into, it's difficult to find a boot that can do both.