I love the fit - it does say, inside the Saucony box, that this shoe model is designed for a close fit. If that is not a comfortable suggestion, I would order a 1/2 size up. The coral color, to me, is a deep bright orange - others have said that it is coral. The cushioning is excellent. This is a running shoe and the front-end of the sole is designed to assist in acceleration as other Zealot models. Overall, an excellent shoe.