These boots are gorgeous. That's why I was really upset when I had to order them twice. Once was my original size of 8 1/2-I couldn't even fit half my foot in. Then I ordered a size 9 - I was able to get my foot in but it was really tight on the width and toes. I didn't try my luck with 9 1/2 because by then they were priced a lot higher than when I originally ordered them.