This shoe is nice for a dressy occasion, especially the holidays.  Personally, I wouldn't wear it for anything else because of the glitter.  I don't care for pointy shoes, but made an exception for this.  I would prefer a rounded toe.  Perhaps the manufacturer will consider doing that.  I noticed others didn't care for the pointy toe, either.  I was lucky to get the ivory in size 8.  I believe that it was the last one.  I would get the black, too, but they're sold out in 8.

There have been a wide variety of opinions concerning size in the reviews for this shoe.  In my opinion, it's true to size.  My toes aren't squished.  My true size is 7 1/2 wide, but I usually have to get an 8 because most shoes that I'm interested in don't come in wide.  I haven't worn it outside yet, just around the house.  I have them on now and they are quite comfortable for this type of shoe, even though I have a wide foot.  I think it's because the pointed area is well beyond the tips of the toes.  So, I suggest that you order your regular size.  You might consider putting those adhesive grips on the bottom for safety (available at shoe repair stores).  Since I haven't worn them out yet, I'm not sure, but judging by past experiences, the bottom might be slippery.

This is a very nice shoe that I recommend.

Update on 12/31/12:

I wore them for singing in a Christmas Eve church service.  They went very well with an off-white beaded dress.  They were very comfortable.  I did a lot of walking in them before, during, and after the service.  I didn't have any problems with their being slippery, although I did scuff up the bottoms when I was standing on asphalt or rough cement (I simply twist my body from left to right many times while standing in one place).