At least compared to the great FitFlop Electra that I wore all last year. This shoe is shorter and narrower in the same size. I held them up to each other. I usually wear a 9.5, but an Electra 9 was way too big, so I have an 8 in an Electra. I am not ordering a 9 in these because I assume they will still be narrow, and I don't want to have to pay for return shipping. Fortunately, I think the Electra is cuter anyway. These are cute, and if you have a narrow foot they would likely be as comfortable as Electra has been for me, but are very shiny and almost plastic looking.