This shoe definitely runs true to size.  I wanted the gold so bad that when a size 7 wasn't available, I ordered a 7 1/2 because the price had dropped tremendously and I feared not being able to get them at that price again if I had waited. Anyway, that being said, I can usually get away with the extra half size on some shoes but with this one, it's A LITTLE roomy on the heel but not bad.  I am still going to wear them, they're gorgeous & elegant shoes with the right outfit!!  Not to mention EXTREMELY comfortable for the heel size, I was very impressed & I wear heels all of the time.