After wearing knockoffs of these boots for years, I finally decided to get myself a real pair, and I couldn't be happier :) They are high-quality, very well-made, and beautiful. I can tell these babies and I are going to be very happy together for years to come! Yes, they are expensive, but I consider them an investment :)

I'm always reluctant to size down, so despite other reviewers' precautions, I ordered my true size...and they are a little too big. A pair of heel grips should do the trick, so I'm not going to return them. However, I would recommend going down a half size!

Also, be aware that these boots are not going to be comfortable at first (at least, they weren't for me). These boots are made of thick, high-quality leather, and it takes some time to break them in and truly get comfortable in them. I would suggest wearing them around the house for a few hours at a time a few days a week before wearing them for extended periods of time. I made the mistake of wearing them to work the first day I got them, and my feet were begging for mercy by the end of the day. I still think these are 5-star boots, but I wanted to throw out a word of caution about breaking these boots in!

All in all I really love these boots!