I've been wearing these boots nearly every day since I got them, and they are great. They look good, and are highly versatile. They were a bit painful to wear at the beginning, but once my ankles callused over a very tiny bit and once they started breaking in, it's been smooth sailing since. I typically wear a 9.5 in sneakers, and went down to an 8.5 in these, so sizing down at least a half size but maybe a full size is a good idea.