I have wanted these for so long, so imagine my delight when they arrived. Here is my assessment: they are stunning and quite alluring, but the sizing is a bit off. I typically wear a 9 in PLV, but after reading other reviews, I ordered a 8.5, 9, and 9.5. The 9 fit well, but my heel slips out. As a result, the 9.5 was not even an option. The 8.5 was a very tight fit, but no slippage. I considered keeping the 8.5, but they are quite tight in the toe box and I would surely suffer. The end result: the 9 gets to stay, but with foot petals. Both in the footbed and also in the heel to keep my heel intact. They are a STUNNING shoe and they feel great. The fact that they have so much padding is amazing. I am used to heels, and this height is really effortless to navigate- with all the padding and stability that PLV provides. I ordered the black patent and am going to get the nappa and camel as well. They are worth it. You will not be disappointed.