I absolutely love these booties. I wanted something that I could walk outside in the winter with and have my ankles covered up. I can wear them with leggings and long socks and the socks don’t show. They are so so so comfortable. I have probably walked 30 miles in them already. I plan on getting another pair in another color as well as a second pair in black in case they decide to change the styles because I love them so much!Strive are the ONLY shows I can wear. It’s something about the footbed that works better with my feet than even the custom orthotics. If they made a 9 and a half size in the closed shoe I would get that but I have learned it’s better to be too big than small. And this style has laces to secure regardless of the roominess. I have very high arches and high instep and an issue with my left foot which broke when’s child.BE WARNED!!! This company does not stand behind their product. Received two pairs of boots, EACH OVER 2 SIZES TOO SMALL WITH DEFECTIVE ZIPPERS. It has taken me months to get a refund. DO NOT BUY. IF YOU DO BUY, DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME TRYING TO GET A REFUND, GO DIRECTLY TO A DISPUTE WITH YOUR CREDIT CARD COMPANY. American Express is handling my refund for me. Thank goodness!I would normally hesitate about buying boots on line as I have "difficult feet"! However, I have been wearing Strive sandals all summer and love them, so thought it was worth the risk. I needn't have worried as they fit like a glove and are very comfortable. My feet are different sizes with high insteps and the boots are very supportive with good length and width. Because I was used to Strive I found I could wear them straightaway with no problem but if you're new to them it might take a few days to get used to them gradually.I loved these boots very cosy and snug around the ankle, just keep remind myself to unzip the sides instead of the laces, would recommendI had a pair of strive sandals for the summer and decided to treat myself the boots for winter, I have arthritis in my knees and find them very comfortable to wear. My size is 4.5 but as you do not make this size, as per the other reviewers I did buy size 5. The price is higher than what I would normally pay but hopefully they will last for a few yearsVery comfortable to wear. However very dissatisfied with quality of finish. Both boots did not match . Leather strip round eyelets were different lengths on each boot and leather on front of one boot was shinier and better fitted. Other boot was duller leather and puckered ever so slightly. Item returnedI love this.