Dr. MartensWomen's 1460 W Ankle Boots, Black (Black Nappa 002), 9 UK

I’m an 8.5 women’s. and they don’t have half sizes. would you recommend sizing up to a 9 for them or getting an 8?

Do thees boots run small? i usually wear a size 3 in kid shoes, sometimes 5 & a half. would a size 5 u.s be good?

Is dr. martens a us 7 medium or a us 7 wide size?

why does the black nappa seem different with what I have seen in the mall. is the black