I ordered these in 8.5M and realized that although they were true to size, I needed a wider size because they were cutting off circulation to my feet (either because of the fact my feet are a little wide or because they have a high arch). I received my replacement 8.5W pair while I still had the 8.5M pair ready to ship back. I compared the width by holding them sole-to-sole and the W size is JUST AS NARROW as the M! No fair, Timberland, no fair...

However, if you have normal feet, I have to say, these boots rock. Seem very well made and are stylish.

UPDATE: I wore these with thinner socks for a while and broke them in pretty well, they are not nearly as pinching as they were at first. I see what people mean about them sort of slouching after a while; I was actually considering using two separate laces this winter with them, one to tie just above the ankle and another to finish off the top. Criticisms noted, they are really great winter boots and you can't beat the sale price.