These shoes fit true to size and are really cute. I especially LOVE the slightly shiny, crackled leather most of the shoe has. I wish I could find more boots in this material. However, these boots are really uncomfortable. Do these take breaking in to make them as comfortable as the reviews say? I would like to know. I got these because I expected comfort from Clarks.

Also, it's true that the ankle/leg opening is too wide, but I recommend lacing it up to just before the hooks, then wrapping the laces tightly around the shoe. When I did this, the two sides I was lacing together practically overlapped... so yeah, it is a pretty big opening.