I followed other reviewers' advice and ordered a half-size larger than my usual size. I am a pretty true size 7 in most shoes, including 3 other
Frye boots I've owned in the past. I ordered the 7.5 and they are perfect -- comfortable with thin
socks, but roomy enough that I can wear thicker
socks, too. I can tell the 7s would have been a little too small. The
boots themselves are beautiful, with a decent amount of cushioning -- definitely not a hard sole. I also ordered the Melissa short button boot, but these had much more character. I am not a studded boot kind of gal, but I can really work these in with neutral colors and classic clothes. They smell AMAZING. Love them and I know I'll have them for years. Oh and I really don't like shoes that are too slippery on the bottom or make a lot of noise when you walk -- somehow these aren't too bad. The Melissa short buttons seemed more slippery and noisy to walk in.