I got these in the gray and also in the taupe.  haven't received taupe yet-will update when I do but I have received the gray ones.  They are nice.  The COLOR is definitely different than pictured though.  They are much darker in person but the shoe is very close in pic color - however the LACES are very different.  They look like a lavender gray on m y monitor in the picture but in person, they are not lavender at all - they are a blue gray or slate blue color - no hint of purple at all in laces.  That said, they are pretty.  As for the SIZING, I'd say order 1/2 size larger than your regular fit.  If you plan to wear thick socks with them, go up a full size.  They are slightly narrow but I have a narrow foot so it works for me.  They aren't really really narrow, just slightly.  Since they are faux patent, they will sow creases etc as you wear them, but that is normal for patent look.  They way they fit is very nice and comfortable - nothing feels off or tight or anything.  There could be thicker foot padding but it's fine since they are flats - you could add a foot pad if you size up but you may not find it necessary to do so.  I so think the nuances in the way they fit is very nice though - I think they will be comfortable for long periods of time.  The satin laces are a nice softening touch.  I give them 3.5 stars.
***UPDATE: see my comments below review for update :-)