These boots were exactly what I was looking for.  I always wear socks with boots, so I always order 1/2 a size up (I got these in an 8 and normally wear a 7.5).  The foot portion was a little bigger than expected, but, as other reviewers noted, the soles are a bit thin.  When I put in a foam insert, the boots fit perfectly.  The gray is a lovely color, and the flats are so comfortable.  The sale price after Christmas made these an excellent buy, too.