These boots are great.  I've owned several pairs of Frye boots and these are by far my new favorite.  They require a little (tiny) effort to get on but after reading so many reviews about people not being able to even put their feet in I'm not sure what they are doing wrong?!  I'm 7 months pregnant and have only to exert the smallest effort...  They are certainly narrow; so if you have wide feet beware.  The belt is adjustable which is great if you have skinny legs; as I do.  I have owned Frye's in sizes 10 and 9.5 and went with the 9.5 in these thinking the suede would give easier than the leather engineer or logger boots.  A tad snug when I tried them with lighter boots socks but fine with thin dress socks, but I prefer a snug fit to a loose one.  If you've been debating these get them; you'll be glad you did!