text: I'm usually a size 8.5, and very rarely a size 9. My feet are pretty standard, I'd say, not wide or narrow, and I found these shoes to fit very well although they aren't comfortable. These were intended to be my &#34;business professional&#34; heels for interviews, meetings, and presentations, but after 2 hours in these heels I just couldn't. The fit is fine - I don't get blisters anywhere - but the sole of the shoe at the balls of my feet is just so thin and hard, I feel like my feet are on the hardwood floor. If you won't need to wear these for more than an hour or two though, go for it! The style is beautiful.<br />Shortly after I bought these though, I found a plain non-patented pair of conservative black EasySpirit kitten heels that were so padded and so comfortable! Check out EasySpirit if you're looking for padded soles.