"I bought these pumps in black patent 2 weeks ago. I am a tall girl who wears a normal size 12 medium and I did not know what to expect when I bought the shoes on-line. I put them on when I got them and they are absolutely perfect. They are a real size 12 (which is a size 44 European) and the fit exactly what I hoped for. The toe box is the right size, the arch is perfect; I enjoy wearing them 8 hours per day everyday at the office. I will buy them in the nude color now. Thanks Guess for making them in my size and thanks DSW for carrying them up in size 12."