This is the type of shoe that looks small on your foot which is good if you take a larger size. I got these in a 12W. My foot is 12" (appropriately) neither narrow nor extra wide. I'm not really accustomed to US sizes but the result is OK. They do feel a little tight but only a little. Not enough to worry about as they are bound to stretch enough to make them completely comfortable. Having just tried them on I would say that I wouldn't go for the next size up if I was to reorder them. The oil skin finish is very nice too. I also like the slim look and lack of bulk to this shoe.