I really wanted to love these boots. They look KILLER but the pitch is just too high for me (even with the platform front) and I had to go up one full size just to get my foot into them. (I normally wear a 7.5 and I ordered an 8.5 and they were still a bit tight.) The front toe shape is somewhat pointy, which makes them look a bit too "witchy" for my taste. It's such a shame because I love the lacing and they have a very nice distressed look. If the heel was just a tiny bit lower I think I would have kept them.