Updated Review:  These boots are great. I took the orthotics out of the defective pair and placed them in the new pair. Buttons and zippers seem to be working just fine. I'm really happy with these boots!!!

First Review:
I'm a true 7.5 and this boot I bought in a 7.5. These boots are almost all that I expected them to be except, when I opened the boot box the top button came off. I hadn't even touched it! Each of the gunmetal buttons attaches to a post by way of a screw. The tread on that screw is off so the button can only be tightened to shallow depth. I checked all other buttons to make sure they were tight and screwed down.

The second day, I put some orthotics in. The flexible, rubber sole is great for dancing, but not great for being on your feet all day or walking. I have skinny, bony feet with a lowish arch. The orthotic made the right boot (my right foot is a bit bigger) feel tighter and when I went to flex my foot, while completely zipped up, the zipper came undone on the bottom. I was able to zip it down and then back up with no problem.

Hmm...I may have to return these for another pair, but will the next pair have the same issues? Perhaps just a different button or the left zipper. Not sure!

Not impressed with the quality. LOVE the look and the leather. I also love that the edges of the boots (at the "tongue" and at the top rim, are constructed with wire which enables you to shape the boot for a really relaxed, broken-in look. Very cool!

The jury is still out on whether or not the zipper or that button are going to continue to be a problem and for $225, those two things should be SOLID.