These are gorgeous (I got the red patent) and surprisingly comfortable for heels. I was also very excited to see these in half sizes. I normally wear a 9.5 in heels so that my wider foot has plenty of room to stretch out, but these have a little too much room in the toe area, and I may have to add another hole or 2 to the strap to keep them tight. I definitely could have sized down to a 9. However, it's not enough for me to return them and I really love them.