Romy 60 Leather Pump (Women)

This is a fabulous and versatile shoe! So classy, love the comfort of the lower heel, but has the illusion of a higher heel. I am so grateful and amazed that I was fortunate enough to get the very last 6 1/2 Black Patent Leather shoe in the entire company (via online order)! When I initially tried them on in the store back in the winter, I was a comfortable size 6 1/2. However, I didn't order them until mid April. When they arrived, I tried them on and they were tight! I thought, Oh No! So I went to the local Nordstrom's store and tried on a size 7. While a 7 was comfortable, I could tell with some wear it might become a little loose. I started thinking and realized when I had initially tried on the shoe, it was winter and now it was Spring and very warm outside (which makes your feet expand slightly). My favorite shoe salesman, David DuPerry (who had initially tried to find the shoe for me but couldn't) agreed the 6 1/2 was a better fit - and suggested a remedy for the 'warmer season' tightness. He suggested taking a blow dryer and applying the heat toward the inside of the toe bed for a minute (I did it for 30 seconds) - do this right before you put your foot into the shoe - the heat causes the leather to expand and molds more comfortably with your feet. I tried this and he was NOT kidding! It worked like a charm! Thank you David DuPerry (NorthPark Mall, Dallas, TX), you are always amazing! Based on my personal experience, here's some sizing related info that may help. JC shoes are usually a better fit for at least a slightly narrow foot vs wide. If you try these on in the winter vs spring/summer - you may find yourself leaning toward a 1/2 size different shoe (as I did). Best to find the size that will work throughout the year, regardless of season. The Leather will always fit less snug than the Patent Leather and it will typically stretch more quickly and possibly more. Best to try these both on in the store for your own comparison.