This was a gorgeous shoe, but the 8.5 is longer than my foot. For reference, I almost always fit 8.5 shoes across manufacturers, with few exceptions.

The comfort level was also not what I was hoping for. My feet are a bit sensitive, and I was hoping to use these as work shoes - for that sort of wear, I need them to be more cushioned like a Clarks shoe, a Born shoe, or a Naturalizer shoe.

If you are looking for a good looking shoe, and don't need that sort of support, Rocket Dog shoes aren't bad - just try ordering a half-size lower than normal if your foot is average for your size.