I love these boots, they are beautiful and well done, I currently own another pair of Frye boots (size 6) that are a staple in my fashion closet. I ordered this boots after trying them on at a local store where they seemed too big for me, I thought that since I had tried a floor model the boots might have been stretched out. Unfortunately, when I got them they were a huge size 6, there must have been a whole inch and a half from my toe to the tip of the boot. I think I'll try to order these in a 5.5 and see how it goes, Amazon has an amazing return policy and its convenient for these situations with expensive items. Yes, the Frye boots are pricey but they are beautifully crafted, they are comfortable and will outlast many many cheap boots out there.