These shoes are great.  Love the corset detail at the back, and overall nice design shape.
A great shade of red, very red, not orange or burgundy.
The fabric appears to be good quality, the construction is certainly high quality.
Very substantial cushioning in the insole.
Can't find a single thing to complain about ---

Except they run small for me, too.
I normally wear 11-11.5 shoe.  Purchased this in 11 (the largest offered), and it runs a little small.
I'd say these fit like a size 10, comparing to my typical shoe shopping experience.
Have no idea if the "smallish" is the case throughout the size range, or just at the upper end.
If these shoes fit, I would definitely be ordering another pair in another color!

Rating these shoes 5 STARS because the shoe is great quality, well constructed, beautiful design and fabric.
Yes, part of this review is copy/paste from another of my reviews. Unfortunately found great shoes, but not for my feet.