I read the other reviews and they said these shoes run large, so I ordered an 8 1/2, when I got them they were way too tight.  I returned them for a 9.  The shoe is still tight at across the top, just below the laces.  I guess I need wide boot, but could not find them.  I had a pair of Desert Boots back in the 60's from Thom McCann, they were 8.00 and fit great and were fleace lined.  Ah the good old days!  Anyhow these will do, just wish they were a bit wider.  I will try a shoe streacher and see it that helps.  Oh one more thing.  The toung does not line in correctly, just not right for a shoe that costs this much.