I am a person who before always wore sneakers. Vans, Converse, Pf Flyers , Macbeth, etc. This is the first boot I have ever owned, as well as the first footwear that upon first slipping on my feet, felt just right. The perfect angle for your feet to sit at, quality materials, and classic look. I actually chuckled to myself after getting them tied, because it felt like these shoes were made for MY feet. There are not many shoes that i can say that for, but these are one of them. Upon ordering, I was mildly concerned about the sizing. (U.S. customers) Some said that it was a full size larger, while others said only a half size larger. I would like to say that if you are a person who typically wears their shoes tight, to actual size, then all you need is to go down one half of a size. I wore a size 9 for most of my teenage years. Until recently, I tried sizing down a half size in all my normal brands, and while taking a couple days to break in, they fit SO much better. I typically wear a size 8.5 in all the brands mentioned above, with a tight fit. I say tight but i mean actually fitting. In Clarks, I wear a size 8. So it is safe to say that if you are like me, and do not require much toe room and like your shoes to fit, 1/2 size down is perfect. Keep in mind that these boots are meant to have a bit more room in the toe area than most shoes.If you are debating the quality or craftsmanship of this shoe, think no further. I can promise you will not be disappointed. I now know my go-to shoe/boot for all occasions.