I really like the boot, seems to be made of really good quality leather. After reading the reviews I went ahead and bought a half size larger, 9.5. I am usually right in the 9 or 9.5 size range. These were pretty true to size so I am sending them back and getting a 9. Not sure what the other people were saying or their experiences, but they seem to fit as they should. Great looking boot though. I just hope the 9 fits just right.