These shoes fit true to size.  I sent them back, though, because the toe box is SUPER pointy.  It wasn't uncomfortably pointy, but I really didn't like how it looked.  The kitten heel is cute but I felt a bit unsteady on it, possibly because it was so low.
These shoes would probably be best with pants, they didn't look that great with a dress.
The patent leather is very nice and doesn't feel plasticky and synthetic like other patents.