I did read the reviews on this shoe before I ordered it. I must say that I am glad that I ordered a half size larger because I would not have been able to get my foot in the shoe. However, there is a catch twenty-two. If you order your regular size, it will be snug (too tight) but the strap will hug ankle a bit more.  I love the color and the height of the heel. The major issue is the buckling of the strap. I even contemplated ordering my exact size and having the shoe stretched; but I did not want to pay for the shoe and then pay someone to stretch it.  So, the only reason I gave it two stars was because it is not true to size and the strap does not securely fit around the ankle.