I love these boots! They are so comfortable and I did not need to go a size bigger. I usually wear an 8 1/2 but since there were no half sizes I went with size 8. I do not wear thick socks but my feet have stayed warm. I get complements everytime I wear them. Buying them thru Amazon was so easy. I do make sure I wipe them clean so there is no salt build up. I got them for Christmas and I hope they last a long time.