"I usually buy a size 8 but I had to buy these boots in a 7.5 because they were sold out of the 8's. To my surprise, they fit great! I took them out of the box, wore them all day which included walking all around Busch Gardens. They didn't rub or blister. They are a little tall and hit right under the knee so when you bend your knee they hit the back of your knee. These are great boots to wear with leggings and a dress or over jeans on the weekend. when I wore them to work a tweed skirt I got tons of compliments."