Farm Rio Black Adventure Boots

NWT Farm Rio black Adventure boots, size US 7.5. Loved these so much, received them as a Christmas present, but the sale was final and somehow are way too small. I’d say they run a lot smaller than normal. I am normally a 7.5 but wish I had asked for an 8 or even 8.5, since I’d wear thicker socks with these. Totally new; only tried on once and then cried because they were too tight!!