This boot is very well made and the leather is nice and soft. It does runs large and I had to switch the 7 1/2 I ordered for a 7. I think I am a good reference for this because 99.9% of the shoes in my closet are size 7 1/2. The boot is pretty wide at the ankle, but that is what I wanted. 4 stars instead of 5 because I really like them, but not love (yet).