So I have decided that either nobody knows their actual shoe size, or shoe makers are so inconsistent that it's a gamble everytime you buy shoes (without trying them on). So, here is how this boot fit for ME. I can wear anything between a 7 and an 8 (depending on the brand). On the day I bought these, only 8s were available with prime shipping, so that's what I went with. They are a more narrow shoe, and are a tad tight across the top of the foot (which after a short period of wearing has already begun to stretch). My heel does slip a bit, a 7.5 may have fixed that. HOWEVER, if I had purchased these in a 7.5 I believe I would have run into problems in the toe area. As stated before these are narrow, and they are a narrow round toe, tapered very much like a pointy toe high heel (without the point). If these were any smaller in the toe area, my toes would be pinched and would rub. All of this is with thin summer socks. In the winter, with a heavier sock, they will be even more snug. So, MY final verdict: go with your "regular" size. As for a review of this shoe, it is super cute. I purchased the distressed brown. It is a beautiful light chocolatey brown. The stitching is a lighter brown, so it is subtle but still beautiful (I'm not a fan of overly colorful, flashy, studded, etc, boots). There IS a cream colored piping along the top of these. I personally am indifferent to it. Yes, it would probably be a little better without it, but again, it's not a deal breaker for me because it is also quite subtle. They are super comfortable. I have a high arch, and was shocked at how supported my arch was. They have a nice "cushioned" ride, which was a pleasant surprise. I have 15" calves, and finding boots (like all the cute ones girls like to wear in the fall) is typically a nightmare for me, I can never get them zipped! These, however, make my legs look thin and give me plenty of room to even tuck my jeans in! Hope my review is more helpful to someone than what was available when I was agonizing over size!
