Just got these in the mail today. So glad I read the reviews about sizing! I went up a half size and still they are snug with socks. I am hoping they will stretch a little with wear. I love the color of them, (coal) they are darker than they look in the photo. They are adorable. It's true they are thin, but it doesn't bother me. The distressed leather goes with the style of the shoe with all the cool buckles! They are comfy walking around my apt, but we'll see how they fare for an entire day soon!