I think they run a hair big but I figured room for wool socks in the winter so I decided to keep them. However after a few hours of wearing them I wish I had sent them back. There's something about their build that causes pain on my outer ankle bones. I've tried tying them different but it's still there. Unfortunately most socks cushion the bottom, not up the leg so I don't really get much protection from my socks and it's too hot in the south for wool ones in summer.<br />Otherwise I like the way they look and seem to have a sturdy build.