Great looking dress shoe. Looks in person as it does online. Even though I don't often wear heels, this was mostly comfortable walking and standing during the first 3 hours of a 6 hour event! As the day wore on, my feet starting sliding forward in the shoes so there was too much room in the heel area. and they felt bigger, but I don't think they stretched; I have a narrow heel and fallen arches so I put in a half insole cushion and a heel grip for a better fit..for most of my shoes. Interestingly though, I've noticed this 'too much room in the heel area' issue on a lot of women wearing heels. I will add/build up the insole to provide a tighter fit on future wearings. Still, it's a classy looking shoe.This shoe is a little edgy. You almost don't know if you do or don't want it. The colors in black/bronze work well except for the glaring silver buckle which you can tone down by buying a metal rub from Michael's. I wear 9M or 9 1/2M (Who knows?). I bought this shoe in the 9 1/2M and it fits, especially with the strap buckled tight, It is long in the toe ,but that is the shape of the shoe and it comfortable across the instep. There is no arch to speak of, but the adjustable strap takes care of that. If you have Amazon Prime, try it on in two sizes and see what you think.I like the pattern of the shoe. I've work a 6C for a number of years and never had a problem. These are too long, however because of the strap I can wear them. The description says leather sole. That's one of the reasons I bought the shoe. My husband and I dance and need leather soles that slide on the wood floor. These soles don't slide. I wore them to a dance today to see. how they would work so they are not returnable. Guess I'm stuck.