I ordered these boots for halloween for my Coraline costume and they are perfect as far as style. I am 5'7" and am mostly leg and these come up to about 4" below my knees. I also have skinny calves so they fit perfectly. I am an 8-8 .5 in women's flip flops(havianas) and a 9 in regular shoes and a 9.5 in running shoes. I bought the size 8 based on the reviews saying that if you are a 9 buy an 8; though they fit well, i think my outer toes on top may have a little rubbing (and that is with a thin sock on, not sure if these would be as comfortable with thick socks), so that being said, I shoulda got a 9, but these 8's fit well enough that I'll keep them. I bought a 9 in Hunter brand rain boots and they are heavier than these Nomads and fit well with a thick sock.