I ordered another Kenneth Cole Reaction heel, and they fit true to size and maybe just a tad bigger. These shoes are definitely too big; I am a true 7.5, I ordered a 7.5, and they had way too much room in the toe box. I highly recommend ordering a half size down for these. I just ordered a 7, I hope they will fit better.

The leather is a little stiff across the toes but hopefully they will soften up; it is leather anyway. They were a little clunkier than I imagined, but I should have realized that from the picture. More of the top of the foot is covered than I had imagined.

The shoe is sturdy and well-balanced. The ankle strap is comfortable, it is made of a butterier leather than the rest of the shoe.

The studs are a nice touch.

The sole has some texture to it, but it does not have rubber. It seemed to have almost a fake suede feel to it. This is not ideal for me if I am walking outdoors in these, however, I think these will be ideal for dancing tango!

If you are a fellow tango dancer, read on:
The leather across the foot is sturdy and also covers more of my toes than I usually want in a fashion shoe. For tango, this is great because it will better protect my foot.
Additionally, the sole is slippery on a dance floor but does provide adequate grip! I can't afford "real" tango shoes; I cannot justify spending $200+ on a shoe I'll probably wear out. These shoes are $48 and seem perfect. These may become my tango practice heels!