i purchased two pairs of these shoes in colors red and bronze.  i have another pair of lifestride shoes and am now convinced one cannot go wrong with the lifestride shoe when comfort, style and quality top your list of needs.  i wear these shoes mostly to work. they go nicely with slacks and skirts. easy slip on and there is cushioning in the bed of the shoe that helps with comfort throughout the day. the toe box is a nice width and roomy. true to size i am a 9 and the 9 fit me perfect.  sometimes my feet swell in shoes by the end of the day, but these shoes didn't hurt. the bow and buckle are a nice detail without being clunky. i bought the bronze in a 9.5 because they were $20 less; they are still comfortable, but i prefer keeping with my own size from now on. the red is more like an oxblood and i always get compliments on them--even from my dentist! he told me they were the cutest shoes he's seen. these shoes are comfy, fun and cute!