"I had purchased a non leather bottie last year. It didn't last and I wanted something that would last since the man made product didn't. To try to avoid buying the wrong size I tried on a similar style by Hush Puppy but in a tall boot. It fit well but when I got this bootie it was short on length. Most of my footwear are 8-1/2 and that is my usual size, so I thought I would try a 9.They do not have a 9 in black, a shame."