text: I wear a size 8.5, but in these boots, I probably need an 8 or maybe even a full size smaller. I really love the style of these boots, so I might take advantage of the company's exchange policy. These boots shipped directly from China, so you can expect a little longer shipping time and fewer tracking notices. Additionally, you might want to air these boots out prior to wearing them, as they are synthetic and smell funky out of the box.