I usually wear a 10W, which is right between a 40 and a 41 EU, but based on another review I decided to size up and I'm so glad I did.  I too had to add another hole to extend the ankle strap, but now that I have I think these might be the most comfortable sandals I have ever owned.  Glad I bought them!

Oh, and the color is not as red or pink as it is in the picture; in real life it is a grey/beige with no pink to it at all.  But suede can be easily dyed, so that's not a concern; I have no intention of leaving them taupe anyway.