"I love SM Heaven Patent flats. They're pretty much my favorite shoes ever, and I have pairs in five different colors. The latest edition to my collection are the mint green ones. Although they are fabulous, they do feel differently to me from the other pairs. The upper seems stiffer somehow, and they're also looser. I typically have to size up a half size in these flats. I did the same when I ordered these online, but I really should've gone for my more typical 8.0 instead of the 8.5. Now they're sold out, so I can't exchange them, but I like them too much to just return them. They seem like they'll do all right for me with a bit of cotton in the toe."