Buying shoes online is always a challenge, but when one has narrow (2A or 3A) feet, it is almost impossible.  Now that most shoes are manufactured overseas, and manufacturers are using inconsistently sized lasts, I had almost given up on finding a dress shoe which would remain comfortable while standing for extended periods or walking long distances. Then, I remembered that my daughter had worn ballroom dance shoes during her wedding reception and had kept them on during the entire celebration.  So, I began looking on Amazon for dance shoes.

"Chere by Tic-Tac-Toes" was exactly what I had been looking for, but to my dismay the shoe was available in a 7B and not a 7 1/2 AA.  However, after looking at the photos and reading reviews on several web sites, I decided to give them a try.  I was delighted to find that these shoes ran narrow and were long enough to fit correctly, even though they were only size 7.  The inside measurement of a 7, from mid-heel to front is approximately 9 1/2 inches; the width at the ball of the foot is approximately 2 7/8 inches; and the width at the back of the heel is approximately 1 inch.  Given my past experience with shoes, these seem to run about 1/2 size long and a bit more narrow than the width designation indicates.

"Chere by Tic-Tac-Toes" has a rounded toe and a reasonable heel; high-fashion, it may not be - but it is dressy and comfortable.  I plan on purchasing clip-on decorative pieces to jazz these shoes up for more formal occasions.

"Chere by Tic-Tac-Toes" fastens using a strap that slides through the buckle which tightens using tension.  That is particularly nice for someone whose vision and manual dexterity are not as good as they once were.

The quality of these shoes is good.  The buckle seems a bit flimsy, but should last if not abused.  There were several areas on the black patent "Chere by Tic-Tac-Toes" I received that were slightly "bubbled."  However, the flaws were on the inside heel and back seam, so was not really noticeable.  There is not much padding in the area where the ball of one's foot rests; I will probably get an insert to increase the padding.

If you have narrow feet and want a comfortable, dressy shoe then I recommend "Chere by Tic-Tac-Toes."  These are a five star product for me.  Amazon's price is significantly better than anywhere else online - be sure you check out Tic-Tac-Toes here first.