After much stalking and hinting that I was in love with these boots I received them from my mother for my birthday.  size 8.5 I was so excited. The leather is amazing, nine west is a very well made shoe and the color is better in person then online/ hard to believe! I ripped open the box and put them on but couldn't really get my foot in them.  I was so sad! I was going to exchange them but amazon doesn't do exchanges on shoes only returns- kind of a hassle if you ask me. Later that day I figured I would try them with thinner socks.  I put them back on with my husbands dress socks and they fit enough. I figured a little pain for fashion was worth it but if there are any "freinds" fans out there I was worried I was going to have a Monica experience! After 2 wears OMG they are the most comfortable boots in the entire world.  I wore them all night 5 hours on my feet standing, walking and not even the slightest discomfort. I want them in every color now!