I love BEARPAW boots and was excited to get these on sale.  I usually wear a size 8.5W or a 9M and since half sizes aren't available I ordered the 9.  I was VERY surprised to find my toe hitting right against the front of the boot.  I have other BEARPAW boots and have always fit just fine in a size 9!  I thought that maybe I had accidently been sent the wrong size but after checking the box AND the inside of the boot, they really were a size 9.  I have sent them back for a size 10 and haven't received the new ones yet but I'm hoping they will fit.  I really like the style and color of these boots but due to the hassle I rated them 4 stars.