I was looking for a comfortable and sporty winter ankle boot. Several attempts were despite proven "large size" error. The last attempt by the "Rieker Kurzschaft brown" did the right thing. The shoe fits like a glove, is warm lining, soft and has mastered the first test (5 km at a stretch) without blisters and chafing. Those who come clear with the rustic look, which is the shoe highly strongly discouraged