These boots were highly reviewed, pretty cheap and looked darn cute online.  When they arrived, I couldn't be more pleased!  I have very thin ankles and normally have a lot of fabric left over around that part on boots but these seem to fit pretty well and don't hang too much.  The faux-zipper on the outer side is kind of fun and the real zipper on the inside of the shoe is functional and plenty wide to get my foot in.  They are a bit tight on the calf and I think going up a half size might be wise. But I got my usual size 8.5 and they are a comfy, if a bit snug, fit.  Not so uncomfortable that I'd send them back.