I found these boots at Nordstrom Rack for 70.00. Since I've never heard of the brand name before I thought the price was a little steep for me, but alas I see I got a very good deal after all  :-) I LOVE LOVE LOVE these boots! For YEARS now I've been looking for a dressy pair of high boots that were flat but with round toe... well I've been looking for these boots. The only thing I wish was different is that they are all man made material and usually when I invest in boots, I like them to be real leather. They are sooo comfy, I wore them to work all day and was fine when I got home. Usually I avoid boots at work cause my feet will be done by lunch time and I have to change into something else. Then I wore them to church and standing up for several hours was also no problem.
No problem with any smell nor die coming off or bad zippers... they are simply wonderful, comfortable, stylish boots. I've gotten several compliments on them and I've only worn them a couple of times. Wanted to buy a brown  pair as well to end my quest for the next few years... but looks like regular price is much out of my budget :(... I'll keep looking!.. But if you can afford it, these are amazing!
Also I wear 6.5 to 7 size. I tried on 6 and it fit ok, got 6.5 and it fits perfect! I'd say they are true to size.