These boots are a bit of a struggle to get on the first few times but the leather does stretch and once you get them on there's plenty of room. They are ultra comfy. I wore them shopping all day the second time I wore them and didn't experience any discomfort. The leather smell is great as soon as you open the box and they are VERY high quality leather contrary to the other review. Afterall these are Frye boots and they certainly live up to the name! You won't regret purchasing the Frye Billy Short.