I'm very happy with this purchase. The sizing is very accurate and I can still wear an extra pair of socks and not feel too snug. The sole is sturdy. There is a zipper near the inside ankle of theboot that goes half way up which makes it easy to slip on an off. I normally have issues with the calf of the boot being too wide of my legs (they aren't bony skinny, just athletic, long distance runner build) but this wasn't the case. I highly recommend this boot.