I am a woman and mostly have to order mens 5.5. I ordered them direct from Venum and got 5 by following the suggestion here. 5 was VERY small so I chose 6 which was still too small. This is the second time I am returning them as I am receiving either a 6.5 or a different shoe. They're good for boxing but they're a hassle to put on, you have to remove the laces to the ankle (which I understand is common practice with boxing boots), but if you're interested in MMA, Muay Thai or anything else they can't kick be best for you as the ankle brace is stiffer than most. I kickbox in court shoes and it's perfect. I'll try again, but based on my personal experience, I recommend women take a size larger than they usually order.