I bought the larger size because reviewers said it ran tight, and I have wider rather than narrow feet, and it is a pointier boot. But I think I could have gotten a 6, as I am a true 6. I thought because I would wear them with socks it would be fine, but once broken in I think a 6 rather then 6.5 would have worked. They are great, lined in leather. Nice quality, they look like old fashioned boys' work boots. i really like them. They seem like they'd wear nicely. Nice coloration, as in picture, although more reddish than my computer shows. I recommend them. Loosen up the laces and they are not tight.