I wasn't going to review this shoe, but after reading another review, I felt compelled to do so.

I purchased three pair of Pour La Victoire from Amazon's MyHabit site, as they were at an excellent price, and I had loved the look of these shoes.  In this style I purchased the black patent leather and the saddle styles, and was disappointed in both.  I normally wear a size 9.5 in American shoes, so that is the size I ordered.  Unfortunately, I could not even get my foot into the black pair, and although I tried very hard including attempting to stretch the toe box, I could not make the saddle pair feel comfortable enough to wear.  Instead of sending them back, I donated the shoes, since the price really was very low.

The main issue I have with this brand is that the heel box has a tendency to be very, very narrow.  This is fine if your feet are narrow to medium, but if you foot is medium or larger, you are going to have issues with this brand, so be aware.  Secondly, as stated previously, I found the toe box on the shoe that I could get my foot into to be narrower then I would have liked.  In fact, it was so narrow that my smallest toe went numb.  I've tried these shoes a half size up (size 10) but found that my heel would not stay firmly in the shoe, so I will not order this brand again.  Interestingly enough, I ordered a different style from the same brand, and it fits perfectly.  And so, rather then insult people as one person who rated the shoe chose to do, I will say this.  Try one pair from this brand, if possible at a store (I think DSW carries the brand), see what size or style works best for you, then keep that in mind before ordering what looks like a great buy.  The brand has some beautiful styles to choose from and so like me, you can still find a style that works for your foot.  I just don't trust the brand any longer, as I also reviewed an ankle boot style that didn't fit properly, and so I will avoid this brand going forward.

Again I say, this brand has a tendency to run narrow, both in the heel and the toe box, do keep that in mind for future purchases.