I LOVE these boots.  I'm an 8-8.5 & because only the 8 was available in the Amazon Wharehouse Deals & it saved me about $50 I got the 8.  I could've use an 8.5 I suppose but it's not bad even with thin socks.  I'm 5'9" 135lbs, small but athletic frame & these boots zipped up easily over skinny & straight leg jeans.  As many reviewers said & IMO these are better than Uggs & at 39yrs old maybe a more serious option over the over-done college look of Uggs as well.  The toe box offers nice wiggle room & the only minor complaint I have is that with my high arches the top of my mid-foot gets a little sore after 5-6hrs of wearing so I may have them stretched a little to help that IF they don't stretch soon.  I took them out of the box & wore them all day...feet that are normally sensitive to cold felt nice & warm as did my legs.  Looking forward to many Chicago winter days in them.  Loved them so much I got them in black & dark brown via Amazon Wharehouse Deals. I've become a huge Timberland fan.