I love these boots...got 'em in sand and ordered a half size up, for socks.  Glad I did...my feet and ankles are not narrow, they are skinny, and even with thin thin socks I had to jockey them on.  I actually went under the flap in the front and back, and was able to do it.  Once on, they were super comfortable, and I wore them all day at work with no difficulty at all.  And they were easier to get off.  I had plenty of room to tuck jeans in.  I am waiting for the chianti boots to go on sale.  Love!