Rated 3 stars only because they do run small and had to exchange for a size 9..  I normally wear a 8 to 8 1/2.. I have a narrow foot so thought they would fit in the size 8,  and they did not come in an 8 1/2.  Got the 9's now.  They are fine and are comfortable,  but still a little snug around calves. I have regular size calves.  If you have larger calves, these would not work for you.  I can barely tuck jeans in, but since they are shorter top to bottom, will probably wear them under jeans/pants..  They work great under the straight legs, skinny leg jeans and pants too. They show black lacing, but they are grey.. You can't compare different Miz Mooz boots for size.  I have the "Paz" boot and it runs large in width and length.  These boots run snug in width - would not fit a larger medium or wide foot at all.