I picked up these here in the purple, which really is a muted, dark lilac in what appears to be nubuck. It's a lovely color and just about perfect for me.

I usually wear an 8.5 in a dress shoe and an 8 in a sandal. So I tried these in 38 and 39. The 38 were too short and the 39 was just right. I'd say that the 39 is true to a size 8 US in terms of length. Someone needing the length of a 8.5 might want to size up to a 40.

After wearing my first pair for about 3 hours, I knew that I'd need more and immediately purchased a second pair at a fantastic off-season price. These Worishofers aren't the 2" or 3" wedges that I'm usually drawn to. But the shoes are incredibly stable on the foot and there is no slippage at the heel or the ball. They give me amazing comfortable, sure footed-ness, and more lift than a flat. In fact, I think I prefer them to flats.

Definitely pleased with these.