This is a really nice boot - a vintage look and I liked that a lot.  I am a true size 9M in a boot (Dan Post, Tony Lama, Justin, Ariat) and they always fit well.  I ordered these boots in a size 9.5 because it was the only size I could get.  I figured I would just put another insole in the boot to make them fit.  The stovepipe at the ankle was WAY too tight - I couldn't get my heel past the harness straps.  I eventually &#34;fought&#34; my right foot into the boot but there was nothing I could do to get the left foot in the boot.  Cute boots but that strap was way too tight.