The toe part is very long and masculine-looking, it's just like the front of men's dressy shoes. The whole foot area is actually a bit too long and wide. I am between 8.5-9 for boots, got them in 8.5. and they are still long. They weren't very comfortable and combined with the unattractive masculine feel they make for some of the uglier boots I have come across. The leather is though, but feels very durable. Might work well for someone who needs them for riding, but do not recommend them for dressing up with cute skirts and dresses or tucking jeans in. This is NOT a sexy boot. I got them in brown which is darker than the photo and closer to a very dark burgundy color, rather than a true brown.