I ordered these shoes a size larger because of the reviews. The size larger was exactly that, a size too big for me. I usually have a breaking in period for shoes as my feet are wide across the toe due to being a ballet dancer for many years when I was younger. These shoes, in my normal size 36, felt great from the moment I slipped my feet in to them! No break-in period whatsoever. They are so cute. I wear them with my skinny jeans, a v-neck t-shirt and a blazer. Add some glitz around the neck and ears and it's a great look. I have since purchased this Jiminy Oxford in Cognac, a perfect neutral color.