True to size. I have a wide fatter foot and this fit fine, not too snug. On one heel it rubs a little but nothing unbearable and most likely because my feet are two different sizes. These look pretty expensive and I get lots of compliments. The snakeskin looks very legitimate. A lot of reviews said they tore up quickly. I did notice a considerate bit of wearing on the heel, for a first time wear. But they seemed to not progress much after that. And unlike most other reviewers, I am heavyset and I DO do a lot of walking. I have worn them maybe 10 times, doing excessive walking 5 times out of 10 (2 miles or so each excessive wear) and they are still wearable. I do wish the soles were made out of a better material, it does sort of flake away, but like I said, I've worn them 10 times. If I get 5 more wears out of them then I have gotten my moneys worth I think. They ran me $20-$22. Good price for how trendy they are. You get what you pay for. But I know Nine West is capable of making better soles, I have a 2 year old pair of boots that I have worn the piss out of and the soft black rubber sole is yet to even wear down some. No clue what it's made of but it's miraculous and I wish these were made of the same. Either way, I love these shoes and might purchase them in a different color if they are still running for this price.