I have been seeking a dressy black patent and gold metallic shoe for some time, and was very happy when I found these.  I own a pair of Sam Edelman's Felicia shoes in "Gold Glitter" and so I am familiar with this line.  I was very disappointed, though, when I received them. I take a 7.5 to 8M and, because I found the Felicia ran a little small, I ordered these in an 8M.  They fit well and and the footbed is almost as soft as the Felicia.  But, the toe box was a little tight compared to Felicia's, and the heel area was actually a little looser than the Felicia.  These differences in fit are minor and would not have prevented me from keeping the shoes.

What did, however, is that both heels were scratched with many fine lines running the entire way around the outside of the metallic covering.  The right heel was scratched more heavily than the left one.  Also, the stitching on the upper outer edge of the right shoe was loose.  Multiple long threads were actually hanging from the shoe.  I was unwilling to pay $120 for a shoe with these defects, although I would have kept them otherwise.

Because these shoes are stylish and comfortable, I certainly recommend them to ladies whose feet do not run wide.  Should you have any difficulties with your selection, as I did, Amazon's wonderful Customer Serice will promptly rectify the situation.