I was looking for a cheap, riding-style boot and these fit the bill. The price was right (less than $30), and I have several other Wanted boots, so I knew that a size 5.5 would fit me perfectly. This was indeed the case. Things you should know: the "black" I ordered is actually gray. The materials are pretty cheap-looking, which might bother some people. The calf is quite bit, which works for me since I wanted to wear them over jeans, but would be annoying if you mostly wanted to wear these with skirts. Also, the zipper doesn't go all they way to the top, so they are a bit awkward to put on over trousers. However, I find them comfortable, and I love the style, so I'm quite happy with them.