After reading the reviews I got size 8, while my size is 8.5.  It took me at least 20 min to put on the boots.  It felt so tight, that I could barely walk.  I had to return them and re-order a new pair, size 8.5.  A few people mentioned a weird shape, this is correct, the foot is squeezed in the middle (between toes and hill), but it is not unbearable.  At the same time my leg doesn't feel squeezed (I'm 5'3" 130lbs).
Overall I'm very happy with these boots, they are warm and waterproofed (tested!), and they look good!