I love these shoes! It's quite tight (first pair of Vans so don't know if it stretches?) but the length is great so I'm going to keep the size - I have a real US 6 and I'll buy this. I have one boot that's faded a little more than the other so I'm planning on returning it and picking it up at my local DSW. I noticed someone else in these reviews had the same issue. All in all great shoes!