After reading a few of the reviews here on Amazon I pulled the trigger and bought these shoes. Some of those who have bought these shoes are correct, they run about a half size smaller than what you're used to. Luckily these fit perfectly. The first month there was a lot of discomfort breaking the shoe in but now they are great. My only complaint is the leather shield sewn right at the heal. It's almost as thug the good ole Doc wanted to slowly brand the wearer the longer the shoe is worn. I don't feel it until seated or after removing the shoe. So that to me is the loss of a star. Great looking shoe though...