Wexford Chelsea Boot (Women)

I don't know why it's so hard to find wide-fitting women's work boots but thank goodness for Ariat. These boots are incredibly comfortable and good looking and they seem sturdy and well-made. Ironically, they're almost a little too wide at the heel and my foot shifts around a bit in them... This could be a problem but we'll see. I don't think it's Ariat's fault; I ordered a half sized up and should have just bought my true size because they really are a comfortable fit.

I wear size 8 in every brand of shoe, and this was the size recommended by Ariat. Long story short, I went through FOUR SIZES of these boots, none of which fit. 8, 7.5, and 7 slipped massively in the heel while also being too tight in the toe. This was still after trying different socks and shoe inserts. The 6.5 finally did not slip, but was impossibly tight. All four pairs had little cushioning in the sole, and my feet hurt after just a few minutes of trying them on. I had high expectations for these boots and was thoroughly disappointed by the sizing issues and overall quality. I have never had such a problem purchasing any other shoes and can’t understand why Ariat was so difficult. All four pairs ended up being returned.