I'm loving these boots. The soft leather is really high-quality (I already fell on ice once... not the shoes' fault... and they survived with only a few scuffs). I walk a LOT and they are breaking in really well, with what seems to be a true size 9 fit. What's also nice is that the fuzzy faux fur lining is really warm. We've had a few really icy days over the last month here in Denver and my feet and legs have stayed warm in these boots, even when I'm just wearing tights. Great boots!