I ordered these in December but didn't actually see them until February because I was outworking outside of the states. I normally wear an 8 1/2 size, after reading several reviews decided to just go with that size, however I definitely had problems fitting my foot into the boot at first. I ended up loosening the laces to get more leverage and eventually managed to get my foot in, with a snug fit (I could not wear jeans tucked in, or socks, thin stockings still worked).
They are definitely very cute, I just wish I had ordered a larger size, because, probably due to how tight they were, I began to develop blisters after half a mile of walking in them - beats me how Katniss hunted in these things - she probably had more feminine feet than I.
So: if you have wide(ish) feet, order a half size up