Absolute MURDER TO GET ON!!! The criss cross straps make this boot a nightmare to get on. The way the leather over laps in front creates bulk in the front of the boot that makes it VERY difficult to get on. I'm a perfect size 9 and once I beat the crap out of my right foot for ten minutes forcing it into this boot...and I mean hanging onto the leather for dear life and tugging with all my strength forcing it on as well as standing weight...the shoe bed fit perfect!! But it just isn't worth it, I tried to get the left one on as well and I don't have enough leverage to even get that one on. I wanted these to fit sooooo bad because they really are adorable!! But unless you have super narrow ankles and feet, I wouldn't bother. In fact looking at them while trying to get my foot in, I kept thinking You can't even HAVE a heel on your foot to get this on! The straps really are a problem for getting your foot in them, even unbuckled because they are attached by rivets to the boot itself and you cannot just drop the straps and then lace them back up. Much too narrow at the ankles to be great boots. Returning them. : (