Meindl® Extreme Combat Bundeswehr Gore-tex® Boots 。Vintage Meindl Mountaineering Hiking Black Boots Size 265 The inner tongue states 265 6 0882 The insole is also marked as a 265. Per Meindl\'s site, this corresponds to a mens 8.5 and womens 9 The actual measurement of the insole is 10.25\" Heel to toe. This corresponds more to a men\'s 7.5-8. Bottom line, measure the insole of you best fitting pair of boots and compare it to this if you are unsure. I am not sure if these are steel toe, but the toe box is definitely a hard material The laces are missing. I considered replacing them but figured you, the buyer, may want to install premium laces in the style of your choice rather than the budget laces I would typically use in shoes. See pictures for details & condition