I to used other sizing reviews and bought a half size down, which worked wonderfully. I really like this shoe, it's very sexy and I look forward to wearing them out with my hubby-who likes them too:) I did have a problem when it arrived however. There was a stain and something stuck on the outside of the left shoe-luckily they still had one more pair left to exchange and overnighted the new pair:). The new ones are a lot better, although on the left foot again the leather is kind of rough and rubs on my big toe and when I walk normal steps the metal buckle clink clanks-a little loud to me. I think I may visit shoe repair in town and see what they can do. Great shoes. I will enjoy.