I purchased these for my 10 year old daughter for her birthday and she is in love with these shoes. They are definitely exactly as shown in picture and true to size. Extremely cute boots that look amazing with skirts, shorts, jeans, legging - everything. The zipper is a little stiff but I seem to find that in every pair combat boots I have purchased. The zipper, as much as she has used these shoes has held up perfectly. Love these, I wear them as well, since I am the same size as her and I love them!