I bought these boots to wear with an Alice in Wonderland Costume. I am going to wear them with white tights to look more Alice. They are really nice velvet, but I wear a 7 1/2 shoe and I always recommend buying the size above. So it was perfect to buy a size 8. The boots are wide in the calf so I am going to have the buttons moved over so the fit is better in the calf. I am happy with my purchase!