So here is the story, I bought these in blue some time last year and they were just as the reviews described soft buttery leather, cut large, with the possibility of a little stretch as real leather usually does. So while I'm usually a 9 I bought the 8.5B and have never been happier just this morning I got a compliment on my blue shoes. I ordered the bone color same quality leather and great sizing but they looked orthopedic so back then went. This week I ordered the black in 8.5M  with the gold heel and they were too small. So I sent them back and got the black with the brown heel and the experience isn't the same (as the blue either) the leather is pebbled not smooth, the sole isn't as cushioned and the stitching inside does look as authentic. I think they slipped me a "micky". In addition the sizing is almost a fit. I've worn them around the kitchen to see how I feel and while there is some give and I love them I'm not sure I want to keep them.