First off, I am 5'9" and do not like wearing shoes that make me taller than my husband who is 6'. These shoes are the perfect height! They are incredibly comfortable. I am typically a size 7.5 and ordered an 8 which fits perfectly. However, if I wore thick socks, these shoes would be a bit too snug. But the good news is that these do such a great job keeping my feet warm, I just wear them with my regular socks. I am so glad I made this purchase. I used a suede protecting spray on them to help repel water and stains.