These shoes are just terrific. I'm tall and don't often find heels to be comfortable. The fact that these are platforms helps, and they are a great shape to stay on the foot without cutting in anywhere. I have been gradually breaking them in during my work day, and they are just getting more comfortable as the leather stretches/molds to my foot. I went with the advice of other reviewers and ordered my size, which can be 8.5 or 9 depending on brand. I do have a fairly narrow foot with a high arch. I went with the smaller 8.5 assuming the leather would be forgiving over time, and have been completely pleased. Not to mention the delight of walking around in 3 inch heels without feeling off-balance. I will keep watching for more OTBT styles. Would have been perfect if I'd gotten them at the lower sale price, but I'm still happy with this purchase. Dark dune color an excellent neutral dark brown. I like them with pants and skirts, profile view looks kind of like a dutch clog style with the slight upturned toe.