This is a nice, expensive looking shoe... probably because it is expensive! hahh! I ordered the Nude Leopard, and based on other reviews I ordered a half size up. This was a mistake! I normally wear a size 6 shoe in flats,heels, sandals, and a 6.5 in sneakers, boots, or anything with a sock. My foot is narrow and pretty much an exact size 6. So in the 6.5 leopard, the back of my foot kept slipping out, and the shoes felt too long. Also, I have another mocc type shoe made out of smooth leather, and in my experience this kind of shoe usually stretches after you wear it for awhile. So I'm exchanging it for a size 6. I have two other flat shoes from sam edelman one a 6.5, one a 6. I realized I hardly ever wear the 6.5 flat because they feel kinda big when I wear them, and makes my foot muscles strained. Anyway, Id just order your normal size, and yes, these might be uncomfortable(I'm hoping they're not!) for a few wears but when they stretch just right, then you'll love wearing them. Also the cusioned sole is VERY soft and comfy! Much thicker than the average S.E. flat shoe. Cant wait to wear them to school. :-)