I was hesitant to mail order shoe-wear but now I'm glad I did. I could not find anything nearby so I decided to shop online. Some shoes are actually less expensive online. These boots are a perfect fit with plenty of toe-room. 9.5 M is exactly right. And they look great. I haven't worn them for very long though. If there are any issues from wear and tear I'll update this review. Thanks Amazon! I think I'll be buying my shoes online from now on.