These boots were ordered to replace a pair of Asolo that gave up the ghost. The foot size is 8.5, the boots 9. These boots were for the other half, below is the male experience with Lowa.These were ordered to match the size of the Asolo., Foot goes in, toe right against the end of the boot. Now the next size up is 9.5, will order that size.A word about Lowa. This German based company makes some of the best boots available. Their heavy duty models, I assume, are still made in Germany. This model is made in Slovakia. I wear a pair of Lowa heavy duty backpacking boots for heavy duty use. Those are made in Germany. I purchased a pair of Renegades for lighter duty use. They were not made in Germany, but in Slovakia. They also fit too snug. I did not order those from Amazon with free returns. So I kept them and was forced to wear thin socks. They are uncomfortable going down steep slopes, as my toe winds up against the end of the boot.