text: I have had the classic Blundstones for 15 years and this year I decided to get fancy. I'm really glad I read the other reviews in advance about the sizing: these boots really do have LONG toes because of the shape. Every review recommended that I order a size down.  I did and they fit PERFECTLY.  (My other blunnies are a size 8 US Women's, and I ordered a size 7 USW for this style.)<br /><br />Also, they are wonderful boots but do take time to break in.  For example, if you were to use these for horseback riding and you decide to wear them for the very first time cow sorting for 2 hours you will be sorry.  Start slow.