They are really cute. They are stiff and run 1/2-size too small. They are leather and leather shoes do have a tendency to stretch, so the stiffness will probably even out.  My daughter and neice, ages 20-21 both, love them too. They both wear size 7.5 and the shoes were too tight and their toes rubbed the fron, so it ran small for all 3 of us. I hope the 8 isn't too big.... Will update later.