I really have nothing new to report on these shoes.  I love the way they feel (very comfy).  They are not so cute-- unless you like the style. The style isn't growing on me, but the comfort is. I wear a US 9 in Nike running shoes and I bought size 8's.  They are still about a 1/2 of a size too big.  I wear home knitted socks in the shoes so things work out just fine.