I'm not the kind of person to drop a lot of money on shoes.  I really wanted boots and wanted something good.  These do not disappoint!!  The are so comfortable and they look awesome.  I'm thinking I'll order a pair in brown too.  I have to agree that the sizes are a bit big.  I was nervous and ordered my normal size.  They fit, but I could have stood to go down a 1/2 size and they would fit better.