I have bought a lot of shoes in Amazon, from several brands, mostly Kenneth Cole.  This Zengara shoes are one of the best I've ever bought.  THe sizing is true, the boots are like the picture (which means very nice) and about the smell... for me they smell like new shoes, it is not unpleasant.  Is just the nice smell of new shoes.  I will definitely buy another pair of Zengara shoes again.  Nice boots!