"I bought this shoe in an 8.5 which is what I wear normally in an open toe shoe but it was a tad bit short so I ordered the 9.0 and it was a perfect fit. Because I have back problems I took the shoes to a shoe store and had the heel cut down about an inch and it was perfect. The comfort is not great because there is not enough padding across the front strap and chewed up my toes but I fixed that by ordering silicone toe covers which protect from the cloth of the shoe. The beauty of the shoe makes the discomfort worth it. After tweaks and fixes I am very happy with the purchase. I kept the 9 and will send back the 8.5. You will love the color and shape of this shoe hands down!"