I bought these for my daughter for Christmas. She's 11 and growing quickly so I didn't want to spend too much on boots that may only see several months of wear. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality and look. They look like real leather.  The did have a sort of plasticky smell but it went away quickly and she never noticed.  She normally wears a 5.5 and the size 6 fits her perfectly.  She's worn them a lot and says they feel great.  I'm very pleased with this purchase and they arrived when expected.