It seems stupid to me to have an inaccurate size for a boot. So if you wear a 10.5 order a 9.5. The company should get the size right . I was surprised that these are made in China. They are handsome but I really thought that Ariat was a USA company.  They are very nice looking and seem to be made well. They sure look sharp and are breaking in nicely. Handsome without being Redneck looking