The boot is ok but not as good a quality as I had expected. While everyone says to size down, I wear a 7 1/2 and bought a 7. While they are definitely wide they fit like a 7. If I ordered an 8 the length would have been better but probably way too wide. After wearing a few weeks they do fit better. OK boot and yes, comfortable but not worth the money.  Would definitely go with UGGs.  P.S. for you UGG lovers who are disappointed that some are made in China ... look closely on the tag of your EMU ... they too are made in China.  I'm not pleased with that either. After all of the problems w/China re: dog food, etc., I boycott China as much as I can.