My foot measures at 9.3, which is a 7US on all measurement charts. I typically wear a size 7US in gym shoes, but go up to a size 7.5US or 8US in dress shoes and heels for more space since they fit differently. I decided to order even further up to a size 8.5US based on the shape of the shoe and other reviews. Unfortunately, putting on this size 8.5US shoe was like squeezing my foot into a size 6US. Remember when Cinderellas step-sister tried squeezing into the glass slipper, and she got it on, but her arch curled up? Yeah, it was like that, only less dramatic.  The color is beautiful, the suede is nice, the heel height is closer to 3 than 4.5, there is about a 1.4 platform in the toe, and the overall look of the shoe is extremely sleek. I may decide to try a size 9US or 9.5US in this shoe if they get them back in stock soon.