I bought these in black & brown back in 2011 because they are so incredibly comfortable & offer real support throughout the entire foot.  I have two jobs that require me to be on my feet for long periods of time & while most shoes/boots rub my toes, don't offer support, my back hurts, etc., by the end of a shift, I never have a problem in these boots.  They are also very cute for everyday use & will keep your feet dry & warm.  I get compliments on them constantly from guys & girls & have 2 of my friends bought a pair after seeing mine.  They have more of a matte finish & the waterproofing works VERY well.  The only reason my black pair finally gave out is that I wear them constantly in the fall/winter months for work & can recall 2 different occasions that I worked in a downpour for HOURS but I failed to condition them or treat them after so I noticed a small hole in the stitching along the zipper.  I will be better about caring for my 2nd pair.  The price is a steal.  As far as fit, I'm normally an 8-8.5 & the 8 in these fit perfectly.  The fit around the calf is comfortably snug around my fairly lean, muscular calves & I wear them on top of skinny jeans or under straight leg jeans.