I'm a huge fan of Manitobah Mukluks. I got my first pair last year and I loved how cozy and warm they were. I got another pair shortly thereafter and loved those even more! I'm on my third pair, recently purchased, and I'm still madly in love with them. The quality of the materials and the construction are great. They don't look like anything else readily available so people compliment them all the time! They're fully lined with shearling, which makes them very plush and warm. They're like wearing your favorite pair of slippers. At first, the drawstrings with the pom poms are a little stiff and may come untied every so often. As you wear the boots and the suede softens up, you'll have less problems with the strings. The soles of these boots are also very good. They're very grippy, and do a good job at keeping you from slipping. As far as sizing goes, I purchased my true size (US 8) in every pair and they're all perfect with thick, cozy socks. They do loosen up a bit as they break in, but they don't feel TOO LOOSE, just nicely formed to my foot.