I love the color and the style both online and in "real life". I am a committed Mephisto shoe lover for the past 3 years and own 5 pair of sandals. I am delighted with this style and comfort otherwise. Walked 5K the first day without any toe pain. The choices and sales offered online would never be available in retails stores. I ordered 7.5 in the Euro sizing as I my Mephisto sandals are all in size 40. Perhaps I should've ordered size 7 as these feel loose especially a lifting sensation around the heel. I was reluctant to return them since Toe box is a comfortable fit -- finger space when standing. I purchased them on the Canada Day Sale and was delighted to get $100.00 off the list price so adding return shipping charges did not seem practical. . ! added my own inserts ( about 1/2" shorter than the shoe bed) and wear heavy socks to mitigate the heel lift. I would like to order winter shoes/boots. Do you recommend ordering a Size 7 Euro in future boots or shoes or is the fit described limited to this style? Look forward to hearing your recommendation. thanx, rose

I have an identical pair of this style that is now about 10 years old. I find that the "kid" leather in this style is kinder to my bony surgically repaired feet. I was delighted to see them just like my old ones after that many years. I worked in a large department store that specialized in many good high end shoe styles made world wide. I have worn Mephisto sandles in other styles but as I aged this style is the best style for comfort and support among all similar brands. (burkenstock, naot, etc.)