Really beautiful - true to size. I am normally a 9.5 Narrow US / 40 EU shoe size and that was spot on here. Foot bed is very comfortable. Where the straps cross in the back across the ankle is a little bit hard for me, I may put a little gel bumper on it so it doesn't rub, but my feet are very thin and lack cushion so this is a common problem for me. Overall I am very pleased. My second but certainly not my last purchase from Essen. Arrived fast too, I am in the US on the east coast and I received them the same week :)