text: I normally wear an 8 1/2 but after reading some reviews I ordered a 1/2 up and bought size 9.  Glad I did they very well.  No toe cramping in the toe box, no heel slippage. They only had the Bark Patent in size 9. Color goes nice with brown pants and I am 5'10&#34; and need a low heel for brown dress pants.  For some reason I can never find brown pants that are long enough.