Based on the Naturalizer make and the look of the platform, I had high hopes for the comfort level of this shoe. I go between a 7.5 and an 8, and decided to go with the 7.5 on this shoe. I now wish I had gone with the 8. It is a little narrow and I am not sure it will stretch much because it is patent. No worries, though. It is a very pretty shoe. I just won't wear it to anything where I have to stand all night.