I've never had shoes like this, but they seem so in right now, so I gave it a try. They are SO COMFORTABLE right out of the box. I will say, true to size or even size down half a size (at least for dune which is a slouchier leather). I am a size 8 and wear an 8.5 in the boots, but for these I got straight 8 and they fit well if not a tiny bit loose. I could've gotten a 7.5 and had them stretch probably.