I am a size 8 and I ordered a 7.5. The putting the shoes on I see it not a flesh fit, because I can stick my finger in the gap at the heel. However, I have been practicing with the pumps on and find the small gap is not a big problem, a little room is fine. If I want to ware stockings with the pumps, it will do. I bought the tan color pare and they are just like the picture as shown. I am very happy with them and I might get little jell pads to put in at the toes for long ware. For someone who ware flats like me, I recommend practice and jell pads. Over all very pleased.