I searched these shoes thoroughly and read many reviews before ordering. A lot of reviews mentioned these running small but many said they were true to size. I ordered my normal 7.5 in the taupe color which is more of a light brown and is beautiful (and the perfect color for many of my outfits).  However, the 7.5 was tight and felt a good 1/2 size small. So, I returned them and got the 8.  The 8 is big, it has a gap in the back, but heel inserts would help and make them do-able. But,the left shoe was defective, it was cut really low on the outer side, probably 1/4 inch or more than the right shoe, and rubbed, not to mention it was noticeable and looked bad. 1/4 inch on a shoe is really noticeable. UGH!  So, I called Amazon and they are taking the defective 8 and swapping it for another (hopefully non defective) size 8. Thank you Amazon!

Just an update, the replacement size 8 arrived and they fit better than the previous pair and no defect! Thanks again Amazon.

And, by the way, these are a great heel height, not too high and not too low that they look frumpy, they look classic and great. The shimmer suede is very nice, not like regular suede but more matted which makes them easily wearable even in spring and summer.  And, the cushioning on the insole is wonderful!