i have to wholeheartedly disagree that these shoes run a half-size small. i listened to others and ordered a half-size up--they are definitely too big, and i'm worried i'll have to send them back. so, my actual size would have been perfect. they are cute and exactly true to the description. my only concern is that the brightly-colored lining shows a little bit at the top of the shoes, so if you are hoping for an all-black look, you will actually get a slight pop of color.