These boots are just like the ones I used to buy but they are just a little taller.  I liked the other boots very well but since they are no longer available I tried these.  The leather is just as soft, the fit just as good and I am thrilled with them.  I ordered a 9.5 wide rather than medium so I could wear heavier socks for winter.  I normally wear a wide but the mediums fit just fine with regular socks.  With the wider width I ended up adding a felt insole for extra warmth and that worked great.  With the felt liner heavier socks make them a little snug.  So it's the felt liner or the heavy socks.  Either work fine.  I plan on ordering another pair in the 9.5 medium to have in reserve for when my others wear out.