My wife really liked the boots, as they look great, are relatively comfortable and inexpensive - though you can tell that they are not top tier boots.

The boots are true to size (8.5), and slimmer in the circumference (i'd say about 14"-14.5")

The pair we received from Amazon had a flaw at the tip (some extra leather that created this bump), so back they went, but we have seen them at a large national retailer, and got a new pair there that was just fine, so hopefully the flaw was just a fluke.

Oh, somewhat unrelated, but like a lot of shoes/boots that are made in china, they stink, so if you get them, let them air for a day or two