Love this shoe... This particular color was not of my interest but I also purchased the Black Patent Leather one (at Zappos - Amazon's sister co.)- and they are soooo comfortable,  I wear them *all* the time.  People constantly come up asking about them finding them so beautiful and seemingly comfortable.

I've been looking literally around the world to find them in white patent but each time I order it -- someone has beat me to the punch... :--(

Not only are they gorgeous but I love that they add almost 2 inches to my height without the discomfort of high heels but are *just* as elegant.

I wear 8.5 and I ordered both the 38 (which is usually translated to size 8) and the 39 (usually translated to a size 9) to see which fit best. The size 39 fit perfectly. I've also purchased other Mephisto sandals this year and the size 39 is consistently the one that fits and fits perfectly.

Also, i wasn;t sure about the Velcro closure -- but seriously not only can you not tell it is not a buckle but it makes it very easy and fast to put on hte shoes -- AND tighten them to precisely your foot's size.

If you haven't bought Mephisto shoes before -- they are expensive but well -worth it. That last for years. I am only now letting go of mephistos I bought 10 years ago. if you calculate the per year cost -- Mephisto's are actually inexpensive -- the only issue is whether it is possible to come up with the price up front...

If you can find a color you like in your size -- you will not regret the purchase. Get them!!!