First let me preface by saying: I have bought and tried on many Steve Madden shoes and boots. I was excited to purchase these boots! They seemed awesome in the pictures and despite other reviews that mention authenticity and fit, I decided to try my luck anyway. I bought the brown boots in a size 8 (I usually wear a 7-7.5 when buying Steven Madden) hoping for a good fit--considering the reviews that mention they run small. To my dismay, they still didn't fit!! Like other reviewers, I question their authenticity and at the very least, wouldn't recommend them to anyone. I rarely write reviews and have never returned Amazon purchases in the past, but these boots will be quickly making their way back to the sender. Thanks, but NO thanks.