I purchased the shoe because I liked the look of it.  I ordered the size 9 and was very surprised that I could not get my foot into the shoe.  The front of the shoe definitely came up to high on my foot. My regular shoe size is a 9 and I have never had a problem with this type of shoe before.  I suspect that even if I went up one shoe size the fit would be the same.  I'll pass on this one.