"These are really nice, simple boots that I got on clearance for $40. However, during the first wear, the elastic in the back stretched out at the ankles, and now makes the boot look baggy around the ankles, which isn't my favorite. I got a size 7.5, and I usually wear a 7.5 in dress shoes, and an 8 in skate shoes like Vans, and an 8 in athletic shoes like New Balance. The boots are pretty comfortable, I started forming little blisters on my third and fourth toes of my left foot after a couple hours of walking and dancing in them, but it's not anything too bad, I probably could just size up to an 8 to avoid that problem. Overall good boots, but not if you are annoyed by the bagginess from the elastic around the ankles."