I needed a pair of boots for my east coast trip to NYC and Connecticut in January. I wanted a lower profile snow type boot but not heavy so I could walk in the city comfortably. I ordered an 8. They felt initially snug but after wearing them inside for a day I went out in the city. They are comfortable, warm, and just my style. I wear a 6 1/2 or 7 in sandals and always order 8 in hiking boots. These worked out well for me.