I am so disappointed to have to return these boots. They look great, obviously well made. They were exactly the classic riding boot I've been searching for. I read all the mixed reviews about these boots, particularly about the difficulty getting them on, but decided to take a chance on them anyway.  Despite ordering a half size up,(I am a 9, ordered a 9.5) I could not get the right boot on! There is no way these boots could stretch that much to overcome the narrow entry.  Wish they came with a half zipper on the side. That would solve the issue. Boots would have been a 5 star without the fit issue.  Back they go.