i bought these shoes for two reasons: i wanted a nice looking brown pump and the positive reviews left on amazon about them. unfortunately, for me, these shoes are not comfortable and they are not great looking either. i agree with the reviewers who commented that they run about a 1/2 size larger, but getting a smaller size would only result in pinched toes. i inserted some heel pads and hope that, in time, they will feel better on my feet. standing or walking any distance in these shoes is no fun and for the price, they are a disappointment. i will follow-up, if they get comfortable with time. in the meantime, i limit wearing them to when i know i will be sitting which is almost never.