everything you would want in a shoe this height. I typically wear a solid 8.5 but normally order a 9 (both for length and width) when purchasing a dolce vita shoe. These were no exception, order a half size up. the shoes are very well structured and made. You will not regret this purchase, awesome balance of comfort and style. you cant generalize about all dolce vita shoes, however this pair specifically was wide enough to fit athletic sock underneath. yay.