I wanted a leather boot with a low heal and REAL tread on the sole. It was difficult to find but these boots fit the bill. I've only been wearing them for a little over a week but I'm finding that they're quite comfortable - much more comfortable than the cheap imitation leather boots I've bought in the past. I ordered a half size larger than normal so that I'd have room for thicker socks on cold winter days. It looks like they run true to size or at least the size 8 boots are sized as I'd anticipated. Overall the boots are a little pricey for my preferences, but worth it because they're comfortable and since they're well constructed of leather, I trust that they'll last years instead of just one season like the cheap imitation leather boots.