These boots are fire!!! I have the Njorde in chocolate brown and I love the mixed materials ( shearling and wool). They definitely do not run like UGG. Slightly smaller in sizing. I wear an 8.5 in women's shoes, and always buy UGG in 8 and they fit with some room. The AL in a 8 just fits. Toe is at front of boots. I don't want to return for a 9. I am hoping that they stretch with some wear.