This is a great boot for cold weather and I love the look.  They are bit awkward feeling around the ankle for me, too wide and stiff.  I have only worn them a few times, because I got them towards the end of the season, maybe they need some more breaking in.  90% of my shoes are a size 8, I probably could have gotten these in a 7 1/2, the seem a bit big, even with heavy socks on.