I took a leap of faith buying these shoes as I had never even tried on a pair of Portlandia's in the past.  I absolutely LOVE them!  I followed the advice of others and got the size 40 EU since I wear a 9-9.5 US at the advice of other reviewers and they fit perfectly.  They are super comfortable and look fantastic with slacks for work (I work in an office).  I have trouble finding shoes that are not too narrow in the toe box.  These shoes were exactly what I was looking for with the classy leather stlye and the boxy toe with only a slight heel.  I would recommend these shoes to anyone looking for a stylish break from the normal loafer to wear with dressier pants.  I will definitely shop this brand again.