I love these shoes. I teeter between an 8 and an 8 1/2, so I ordered the 8 1/2 so that I can wear them with warm socks in the winter time. They fit great with a little room! They look great too. I am concerned about the fabric because it's a manmade material similar to suede, so I purchased some Liquid-Off and sprayed these puppies down. They are perfect. The only room for improvement that I would recommend is a little arch support. I can wear these shoes all day but at the end of the day my feet are a *tiny* bit sore. I couldn't wear them several days in a row for over 8 hours. A small price to pay! Plus, I plan on ordering inserts to lessen the discomfort.