I saw in the reviews that one should get a full size smaller than ones usual size. This is true and while a close fit, it is still comfortable. I love the look. The only two draw backs are that the shoes are very smelly. With wear, it seems like that stench is dissipating and no one else in my office smells them when they visit and that the bend of the shoe when walking is right along the seem towards the toe. This falls where the toes meet the foot and digs in. It's more of a notice than a real bother, but could be a bother to someone else. I'll keep trying to break in the shoes and see how it goes. So far, I'm pretty happy for such an inexpensive pair of shoes.