I'm not sure why these boots got such good reviews. I followed the advice of other reviews and ordered a size smaller. I wear a size 10 (US), so I ordered a 9 (US). They were way too small. I couldn't get them on. Even if they had fit I still would have returned them. The leather looks very worn and feels like it would tear easily. I felt they were cheaply made and definitely not worth the price I paid. Very disappointed.