Ok wanted to start by saying these are beautiful, very well made shoes. After reading the reviews as to sizing I was so confused. A 50-50 split as to too big or too small. I ended up ordering a half size up to be safe. I am typically a 7 1/2 but occasionally an 8 so I decided to go with the 8. Good choice as, the length was perfect and toes were initially a little pinched but, after walking around for a while they did loosen up and were quite comfortable. I usually wear tights with my shoes so can see that down the road I may need some heel grips but, to go smaller and pinch my poor old feet is not worth it. I have done this in the past with only regret. The toe box is a little shallow and, with the swede  I am sure would really stretch a lot more than the patent which is what I purchased. These shoes for the height are amazingly comfortable and as other reviewers have said your legs look amazing in them. My husband asked if I could really walk in them due to the height but said, they really show off your legs. I do recommend ordering 1/2 size up and adding some extra padding if needed instead of pinching your poor feet to break them in. Who wants bunions down the road (as I do) but, let me say that these do not cut into my bunions at all in fact, it was initially my second outside toe beside the baby toe that was pinching on the top? I used a small amount of kiwi shoe stretch put them back on and they did stretch. I also have the murphy PLV which has an open toe. With these I ordered the 7 1/2 and the 8 and ended up keeping the 8 as it was so comfortable in my bare feet right away with, no pinching and left just a little room at the end of the toe so that my toes were not right to the end. The 7 1/2 was tight in the toe box and again being patent leather it is not likely to stretch much. My personal opinion is that these shoes run just about 1/2 size small. Enjoy!!!!
It has now been several weeks since I wrote my review. As anticipated I have added heel grips to my shoes for heel slippage and they now fit perfect. I never wear these without getting several compliments and ,now that my foot has molded to the shoe they are so comfortable. Will be ordering another color as, now I.m hooked.