I was looking for a low-heeled, black boot, that I could wear during the winter, on days when there's not much snow, or light rain or snow. This boot fits the bill so far. I like the pointy toe, it makes it very wearable for the office and I don't have to change shoes once I get to work. I wear a 9.5 in shoes, but usually wear a 10 in boots and shoes with pointier toes. The 10 fits well. The toe box is a bit narrow, but I expected that with the pointier toe and just a second day into wearing them, they seem to be conforming to my foot well. Because it's a lower heel, my toes don't feel as if they are being pushed forward into the toe box. It's great that these are waterproof and warm. I haven't tried it in really cold weather and walking through the snow, but in 20-30 degree F weather, they are fine. I would give it five stars if they had a zipper, but I haven't had much difficulty putting them on and taking them off. I'm happy I purchased these.