I had been drooling over these boots for a solid 5 years, the price was always scaring me away. Last year I bought a pair of bear traps that looked kinda like them, but they weren't real leather and with all the walking I do around campus they wore through. So this year, I shopped high and low looking for a replacement, always coming back to drool over these. Finally, I took the plunge. I ordered them off Amazon and saved like at least $30.00! I've owned them for about a month now and I LOVE THEM!!!! I know everyone says this but it's true, If you're thinking of buying these DO IT, these are well worth the almost $200.00. Great Leather, a solid sole, these will last me a while. The leather might out live me and I'm hoping the sole holds out for at least two years before I have to get them resoled (like I said, I do A LOT of walking). I'm usually an 7 1/2 or an 8 (7 1/2 in heels and an 8 in Nike or Asics if that helps) and I ordered an 8. They were a little snug at first and were a real pain to break in, but worth it. I wore them barefoot the first time for a VERY brief time and then with thin socks in a down pour. That rain really helped break everything in. I had a few blisters on my heels a few times and the tag rubbed my calf a little. But with in a week I was living these. Again, SOOOO glad I got them. So just take the plunge and get them!