I ordered the Veronica Slouch in both size 9 and 9.5 based on the reviews saying they were 1/2 size too small.  When I got them, I found them true to size (I am a size 9).  the 1/2 size was way too big in both foot and circumference.  Now, the thing with this boot was one leg fit perfectly around the calf and the other was much bigger so I had to return them.  The leather was more of a nice grain leather whereas the 91/2 was more of a smooth, thinner texture.  I'd say that the quality was so-so.  Inside the boot, wasn't well finished off like you would expect for this price tag.  i went to a store to try another pair but but the only pair left had one  boot with the grain leather and the other boot had the smooth leather so the Veronica Slouch has a problem with consistent quality - perhaps due to this being one of the more popular models.  Regardless of this, if you found a pair that was well made and matched up, they would be worth considering.  they are comfortable right out of the box and you could wear them all day without having to break them in.