These boots are classics and I love the high gloss, wing-tip styling. It took me a couple of tries to get the right size. While I typically wear a 6.5 in women's dress shoes and boots, I seem to take a 6 in every type of police/work boot I've used. These are no exception: you want them not flopping around so I went down to a 6 and they fit perfect with socks. They do require a break in period but I found that only a couple of wears got them manageable and they are more comfortable than you'd think. The only complaints I have: since there is no zipper, you practically have to unlace them nearly the whole way down to get them on; this takes a long time and is a pain. The mens are available with a zipper, why not the womens? Also, you have to work hard to get your foot in there because the inside is kinda sueded and your socked foot gets caught up on it and you kind of have to fight to cram it in. If the inside was smoother, they would be easier to get on.