Update (November 2012): Over time the tongue or top of the shoe where your foot slips into stretched, which made the opening wider.  Now the shoe feels more like wearing a slipper and does not hold my ankle.  I reduced the star rating from 5 to 3.

Buying shoes online is always a tricky proposition.  However, I did have a chance to try these on at a retail store to confirm its size.  The shoe seems to be true to size. It is a smart looking dress loafer.  The price at the retail store was $155.  The sole has a 2mm rubber cushion on the bottom which should make it a comfortable shoe.