These boots are my third Steve Madden purchase within the week. Didn't like one pair, the Colaterl but these boots are heaven sent. YES, u must use the plastic bag trick when putting them on the first time or two, but they will fit and nicely. I do wish there were an easy way to get them off, I knicked the back of one boot while trying to get it off with the other boot. Overall, these boots are a total winner and breathtakingly gorgeous .