"I never listen to recommendations about ordering a half size down but for this shoe it is a must! I am always a true to size 6, and ordered these in a 5.5 and they fit just like a 6 but a little wide with a touch of space in the back of my heel but not enough to go down a full size. Wish I had tried them on in the store first, but definitely glad i went down a half size. The color is true to what is pictured here (at least with my screen settings)."