Based on other reviews I expected these to be tighter, but they only ran about 1/2 size smaller than my street shoe size (I wear a ladies 9 1/2-10 and ordered a 10 with a good fit).  The shoes are comfy and a bit better looking than the pictures, but the soles were glued on somewhat askew and seem as though they won't last long. Fortunately they're costume shoes and will only be worn a very few times (and not danced in) but I wouldn't think they'd be good for the long haul. If I needed shoes for ongoing dance use I'd likely spring for a slightly higher quality shoe.