Cole Haan LunarGrand Wing Tip

After reading reviews here and elsewhere advising to get a half-size smaller because these run wide, I tried both my usual size 5.5 and a 5. The size 5 isn't bad, but I think they're a tad short; I can feel my toe barely touching the front as I walk. So I think I'll stay with my usual size 5.5. For what it's worth, I stick to this size for Cole Haan pumps, too, despite the advice I've read to go up a half size because Cole Haan pumps supposedly are too narrow. The pumps haven't been too narrow for me, and these wingtips aren't too wide for me (though they are wider than dress pumps, obviously). So who knows. I would have preferred a smooth non-suede shoe for easier care, but the suede makes them very soft.

These shoes are extremely comfortable. It is like wearing running shoes, but with a much dressier look. I am amazed by how they feel and they look cool with jeans or casual pants. I ordered the other Cole Haan Alisa oxford, but these fit and feel better. I wear a 9.5 in Asics but got these in a 9. They fit fine with no breaking in. I have worn the black pair several times shopping with a lot of walking, with no discomfort at all. I ordered the tan pair too, but haven't worn yet. The sale price lured me in and then comfort/style lured me to two pairs.

First off, these shoes are so comfortable (with the nike technology) and versatile...I can speed walk/jog through NYC streets/crosswalks with ease. The lime isn't as bright as it is in the photo, so it isn't flashy and which I prefer. I love the maple color as it's neutral and can be dressed up or down, but they easily get dirty. In addition, I have gotten several compliments while wearing these shoes. :) So after reading several reviews, I ordered several sizes to find the right fit: 7.5, 7.5W and 8. I'm always an 8 in Cole Haan, although I have slightly wide feet. Most people sized down, but I found the 7.5 a little too snug. The 7.5W was better width-wise, but my toes felt cramped near the top. The 8's were slightly loose but okay to walk in if I put on thicker socks. Even though I knew the shoes would stretch out, I ultimately chose the 8's as I felt I'd be more comfortable wearing them (with thicker socks)...and that my feet would probably be bigger in the warmer months.

I bought this shoe in the black suede with the pink sole. It looks better in reality than in the picture -- sleeker and more stylish. I find Cole Haan generally to run too narrow for my foot which is narrow at the heel wideish at the front and with a very high instep. I found the best fit to be my regular size in the wide width. I tried sizing down as some reviews recommend but the shoe was too small to be comfortable. So, I would say that this style runs true to size and true to width for Cole Haan, but true to size and narrower than marked on an absolute scale -- the wide will not fit a truly wide foot. The memory foam in the footbed still feels a little firm in places but I expect it to conform as I wear the shoes more.