As a young girl in the 80's and 90's we couldn't afford these back then, and I finally got them as a grown woman. I am 5'8 with a size 8.5 woman's sho, i ordered the size 7 or uk 39 1/2 they fit amazing. I Will say they dont make shoes like they use to they dont give that heavy leather feel or smell... it is a very thin leather looking material may be synthetic? But as far as looks and comfort they make me happy, even just looking at them makes me very happy! God i hope they continue bringing out old school styles!!! Its so nice to find shoes with colour as well! Thank you SVP 😊