I just received the Cordovan Original Chippewa boots in a half size down (9) from my normal size, 9.5. Typically, I wear a 9.5 in all shoes. Occasionally a 10 but hardly ever a 9. These in a 9 fit well with just a little room in the toe. An 8.5 may have fit a bit snugly so I think either an 8.5 or a 9 would work for me. The 9 just having that bit of room in the toe area. I read a few reviews here on Amazon that said the purchaser received slightly worn or otherwise "used" boots or boots that appeared to get past quality control. Upon initial, but thorough inspection, my pair appears abosolutely new and never worn and I have not found any obvious signs of poor quality. I'm going to buy some comfort insoles to drop into these then wear them for the first time this weekend. I will update this review after a couple weeks worth of wears.



***QUICK UPDATE - 10/28/16***

Wore for first time for about two and a half hours. Bought Dr. Scholl's comfort gel insoles and put them in before first wear. I have not worn them without those insoles so, this quick update is based on my first wear with them in. Comfortable and, got my first compliment on the boots. Still no issues with quality or craftsmanship evident. Will update further upon more wears.



***UPDATE 11/28/16*** I recently did a ton of city walking in these boots with the Dr. Scholl's gel "comfort" inserts. Walked many hours in comfort and with no issues. Very nice.



I liked these enough that I ordered a pair in the 'Tan Renegade' color (Black Friday deal too! Saved over $120) and received them today. Somewhat disappointingly they're darker than I thought they would be. Almost as dark (though obviously different in color) as the original pair I purchased. They certainly don't look bad but I thought they'd be a shade or two lighter tan than they are. Side by side photos are included. Great boot overall with the gel inserts. Glad I bought them.



***UPDATE 12/18/16*** These boots still look great, are comfortable and fit well in a half size down from my normal size. The left boot has a slight squeak when i walk. Possibly from the heel but I can’t be sure. The pair I now have in Tan Renegade color does not squeak as these do. Both great boot nonetheless and I have gotten a few complements on both pairs.