Making a 39/40, I have followed the customer's opinion and taken a size "above", from 40 then. Indeed, they run small. But they are so beautiful! I would have preferred a closer color of claret, rather they are "plum" hotel. They are very comfortable, not too noisy. For cons, the foot breathes badly in (I felt after having worn 3 hours). The leather seems not very good quality, bad for the price. See the use ... Anyway, I love them, scopes, they are very beautiful !!