These boots are gorgeous. I have an average width, 9.5 foot. These boots fit a little big. I probably could have gotten a half size smaller and it would have been fine, but I didn't want to take the chance of them not fitting. I have worn them once, all day, and they were comfy. I wore them with my skinny jeans and the shaft was perfect. I didn't think I had big calfs but after shopping for boots I realized that maybe they are a little bigger than average. I tried a wide shaft, but they were way too big. These are great because I can tuck my jeans in without the circulation to my legs being cut off, but I can also wear them with tights or leggings and the shaft will not be too big.

Bottom line if you have an average width foot, and you are usually true to size, you might want to order a half size smaller. But I have worn these, and there is no worry of getting blisters. There's no rubbing. I can always wear thick socks or even an insert.