I read reviews before buying this shoe... it suggested going a size up. I regularly wear a 7.5 and bought an 8.5 but the shoe was still too small. My heel still hangs off the back of the shoe. I honestly would recommend going up a size and a half. The skinny heel felt a little flimsy but its a cute shoe. unfortunately i cannot return the shoe because it was a sale item..... so i am stuck with a shoe i cannot wear.