these are great boots, i live in mi. where we get pretty wet and snowy seasons and i cant say my feet ever got even a bit wet in these boot, they have soft inner liner and padded nicely which does make then a little snug fitting, im thinking ill break um in over time. i normally wear 7 1/2 and i could have gotten a 8 im thinking because they just fit, any smaller i would't be able to wear , i have to say loosening up the lace helps too.. my feet are not  really to wide or narrow ,if i would try a size up first if you have even a slight wider or a tad over average width foot like me and are planning being on your feet a lot in them and walking a great deal.unless you like your boots snug, it does help snow stay out but not good for comfort in my opinion. over all a great buy sporty comfort yet stylish  too :)