i have to admit that these shoes aren't really my style, but i fell in love with the "ebano origin" color (aka "elk" or just "grey" on other sites). i've been looking for a pair of wedges in *just* the right shade of gray, and these are it! the style is a little more casual and rugged than i'd ordinarily like, but these will do until i find the *perfect* gray wedges :) i ordinarily wear a size 6.5 or 7 (mostly only 7 in boots) and got these in the 6.5 and they fit just right. my toes go riiiight up to the tip of the shoe (without overhang), though, so if you're between sizes and are wary of toe-hangover, you may want to size up. as others have said, these are really comfortable...i wore them all day at work (though i'm not on my feet much there) and then out for a trip to the mall with no foot discomfort. the leather at the heel did rub against the back of my leg, but not enough to rub my skin raw...i'm docking 1 star for that, although i'm hoping that with wear, the leather will soften and no longer rub. overall, these were a little more than i'm generally accustomed to spending on a pair of shoes, but they're a nice addition to my collection.