I bought the black patent in a 6.(i normally wear a 5 1/2 but often can go with a 6 as my foot is a little on the wide side. The opening is not cut at an angle like the colored shoes and i notice from the picture that the brown looks the same. The opening is also too wide. The combo makes it hurt to walk as it digs into your foot when walking. I also ordered the leather in olive-same size. Also the patent leather was stiff. The opening WAS cut into a better angle and so sits a little lower and doesn't seem so wide at the opening. I am returning the patent and going to try the suede. The olive was comfortable. Only wore them one day so far. However, In between summer and fall, and the shoes were very hot (and of course may look a little funny) but i got for $30 so will keep. Item was sold by Amazon and so great service as usual (i order from them every other month at least and always have great service.