These sandals fit on the small side; I typically wear a 7.5 and they were just a tad short - my heel went right to the end.  Not bad, but would have preferred a little more space and would have gone up another 1/2 size, but I didn't want to send back because the size 8 were $20 higher - not sure why?  I have only worn them once for an hour, but it's a very comfortable shoe and I would expect the comfort to last at least a few hours.  Not too tight around the instep - that fit perfect.  Taupe color was as pictured and heel height is just right at 2&#34;.  Overall a great stylish shoe for the fall.