other reviewers were right. it runs at least one size too small than other shoes.  based on other reviewers, I did order one size larger than usual.  but it still did not work.  Length is fine but toe box is impossibly narrow.  i don't have particularly wide or narrow feet.  i think it's average width but with this shoes, i don't think i can wear it more than 5 minutes.  returning it... but design is wonderfully beautiful.  so if you have narrow and tiny feet, go for it.  but otherwise, stay away...