Must say these boots were comfortable and perfect right outta the box!  In terms of women's boots, they run slightly big so suggest going for the smaller size that you normally revert to (I take a 9 in a sandal and 9.5 in a closed-toed shoe but in these, I'm definitely a 9.)  These Salomon Discovery GTX boots are sturdy and have a medium width so even narrow feet (like mine) can adapt using thicker socks.  The best thing about the boots is they have a neat look about them, they're not clunky like many I have tried on and not a smaller size of the men's version.  So ladies, if you want to be stylish, functional and comfy, highly recommend.