I'm that person for whom the shoe is always true to size or even a half size (and occasionally a full size) too large, even when the majority of shoppers post that the shoe is too small. And yet... this shoe was perfect a half size above my norm. My toes weren't squeezed, and the elastic strap did not slip off my heel--something that has always been unheard of for me when I try on sandals like this that are a half-size up. In fact, even in my regular size, that kind of strap usually falls off my heel. But this shoe? This shoe is an absolute dream. It was comfortable the moment I slipped it on and it never came off until I wanted it to. So, if you are like me, and usually find shoes to be true to size or too large, this one may actually be more comfortable a half-size up. (Please, note, however, that I got an amazing deal on a pair of 8s, so I never tried on the 7.5s to see how they fit. Those might have fit as well. But the 8s definitely do, and it seems to me that my toes would have been almost off the shoe entirely in a 7.5.)

As for the look of the shoe, it is designed to wow, no question about it. It catches the light and shines so much that I can't wait for the holidays to arrive so I can wear it. By that time, there will be snow on the ground, but I'll brave it to wear these shoes again and again,