"I normally wear a size 9 but ordered these in a 9 1/2 as I usually have to in a closed toe heel because my feet are on the wide side, the fit seemed slightly short for going a half size up, no extra room AND there was too much toe cleavage - maybe it's my long toes, I don't mind a little but it's not so attractive in a high heel. Other than that I have to say that they actually seemed pretty comfortable with a little bit of padding on the inside and also fairly bendable. And I really loved the color and sheen - not too shiny, and the feel of the leather is also soft. Unfortunate to have to send them back."