Too large is actually misleading, but too high was not an option.  These boots are too tall.  Meaning the room inside from the top of the foot to the ceiling of the shoe is too much.  It caused the wearer (my husband) to feel as though he was going to kick the boot off.  He tried tying them tighter, but that didn't rectify the problem.  He said every time he takes a step he feels like the boot is going to come off.  So these boots are being returned.