I read other reviews before I purchased and ordered them a half size smaller than my actual shoe size, which I have found to be the norm for most dress shoes. The price was great and they are very comfortable shoes. We have wood floor in our home and it usually sounds like you're walking in womens heels with other shoes, but these are very quiet. They are also very stylish.  The only drawback I have is that they run a little narrow and were tight on my feet until I wore them a few times.