These boots are made from real sheepskin, with the fleece on the inside, not suede with fake fur like some other brands in the same  price range.  I wear a women's size 11 and ordered the men's 10, which the tag that came with the boots said was the right size conversion.  They DO run big; I probably could wear a size smaller, especially after the fur mats down a bit. They are also MUCH larger than the women's styles in other brands around the boot top/calf area --these boots are very loose on me where some women's sheepskin boots in the same style were really tight. Very nice quality, comparable to Uggs and other real sheepskin, and head and shoulders above the fakes out there.  My husband's Acorns are softer, but these Emu stingers are great!