A friend of mine was wearing a La Plume Jen sandal...different color but same style.  I wear a size 8 (38) and so does she so I tried them on and they were amazingly comfortable.  She pulled 14 pairs of La Plume sandals from her closet...so I guess she's a real fan!  Well, I am too.  The Gunmetal color is great because it goes with everything and, because it has a little "sparkle" in the material, it makes it a little dressy (kinda!).  I intend to wear them with shorts and jeans.  The shoes didn't need breaking in...comfortable from Day 1.  The leather is very soft and doesn't cut into the side of your foot.  The sole has a few "bumps" that fit in your arch and under your toes making them very comfortable and providing a little support for a sandal.  I'm loving them and will purchase this shoe in other colors...I'd definitely recommend them to a friend!