I wear a 7 1/2 or 8 so I ordered an 8. The description and picture made these shoes seem to be exactly what I was looking for to wear to a vintage event. My excitement and anticipation of their arrival was short-lived, though when I could barely squeeze my narrow high arched feet into them. My big toe was smashed against the end of the shoe. They appeared to be well-made, a bit on the stiff side and would need breaking in or conditioning to avoid blisters. Good value for the price - just far smaller than an 8 has any reason to be.