I really love these shoes.  I bought them in the tan color and fell in love.  The leather is great- sturdy with a nice textured vintage feel.  It was stiff the first day, but softened up pleasantly after a wearing or too, which is nice since I hate socks. I wear them without socks, and can be on my feet all day without a problem.  They do have a bit of a vintage masculine flair to them, which goes well with a more feminine pant.  I bought the "black" pair since I liked the tan pair so much, but be forewarned that they really do look just like they do in the picture.  For some reason I was thinking they would be magically "blacker" but they are more of a grayish with whitish stuff.  Exactly like the picture.  They are pretty true to size, and normal in width.  I'm a 9.5, and bought a 9.5. They might be a little loose, but then again, I don't wear socks with them at the moment.  With socks, I think they'd be exact.