"runs small. ordered a 6.5 and really need a 7 if i'm going to wear socks. also i have very small calves and when i tried these over very tight spandex skinny jeans they were super tight and bulging out where my jeans where cuffed. the leather is ok. even though it doesn't smell "leathery". if you have tiny calves these would be perfect. going to try a size 7....."