Over the past year I've ordered numerous nude platforms in search of the right style, fit & color.  These shoes are normally a bit more than I'd like to pay but I found a great deal on Amazon's Warehouse Deals so I went for it.  After reading the reviews I thought I could get away with an 8 (I normally wear an 8.5 but can go with an 8 or a 9 too depending on the brand/style) but as much as I wanted them, especially for the price, I couldn't do it.  What a beautiful shoe.  There was definitely a difference in the $40-$50 shoes I've tried & the color was perfect.  I'll keep checking for another pair or I may just pay regular price (*gulp*) because the bar has been set too high for another pair!