These caught my eye and I decided to take a chance -- not only is it iffy buying shoes online but I am the world's pickiest shoe buyer. Comfort is as important as style. I have a small shoe wardrobe and tend to wear them into the ground, literally. I love the look and feel of these boots. Having never worn (or even heard of) FitFlop I did not know what to expect. I agree with others that they are a bit hard to pull on (opening the buckle does help) but once on they are so comfortable! I also did take others' advice and get a half size down, which is perfect. Now I'm looking for a good suede waterproofing spray so they will last as long as possible!