What can I say? They're boots! Just like I thought they'd be.. They are warm, good lookin, and I feel like a trail blazer walkin through all this snow in Des Moines. These boots make me wanna go outside. No snow on my feet, I'm warm and dry. Next purchase for ultimate winter readiness? Long underwear. Things I'd change about the boots? Nothin, they're just fine. I was reading reviews about the heel being lower than the toe? I don't get that. They seem flat, which is perfect because I'm mildly flat-footed. Gotta lace them up tight or they hurt, just like any other boot. I guess I wish they went to my knees, but midcalf is more than tall enough. Size is exact for me, dunno bout everyone else. I ordered an 8, I'm size 8, and I have plenty of room for wool socks.