I wear size 7.5 to 8 usually. According to most size charts which instruct you to measure your foot in inches, I wear a size 7.5.  So, I was disappointed to find that these boots only come in whole sizes. Everyone that I spoke to who owned these boots said that they will seem short at first but soon, the shearling will compress and they will fit perfectly. So, I tried them on in the store. The 8 felt perfect and the 7 felt really snug. I bought the size 7 anyway. For about 2 weeks I regretted my choice because my toes were really smooshed. I actually hated wearing them. But after two weeks they were perfect!

The only difference between Uggs and these, in terms of comfort, is that the shearling WILL compress on the Bearpaws. If you do not buy one 1/2 size down, your foot may eventually start to flop around inside the boot.

Now, that said, if you wear a WHOLE size normally, then just buy your usual size because you don't want to go down one WHOLE size. (if you wear a 7, buy a 7) Do NOT buy one size up as some people have said.

So, if you wear a 7.5, buy a 7 and if you wear a 7, buy a 7 or don't buy them at all.