I hate making returns, and now unfortunately I have to return or exchange these. Needing brown boots for an occasion I resorted to buying some in store locally so I don't necessarily need another pair of brown boots. However, these are really good quality and look very cute. I ordered them because I loved them on my friend, but seriously take it from me, if you think you are a half size up in boots, you're not in this pair! If anything, maybe go a half size down.