I usually wear a 7-1/2, but I had to order a whole size in this shoe, so I ordered the 7 and they fit great. The fabric has some give, and my foot is medium width, so I guess the flexibility of the shoe compensated for the half size difference. I found these shoes to be very well made; no strings or excess glue showing anywhere. They are also dressy enough to wear with a skirt, but casual enough to wear with jeans and shorts. I can't wait for the weather to warm up a bit so I can wear them. The crochet-look of the fabric gives these shoes a feminine look, something hard to find in a black shoe. Your toes won't show, but the top of the foot can be seen through the fabric, which I think is a nice feature.  This is my first pair of Bobs, and if they are all this comfy, I'll have a closet full before long!