This shoe is cute on the foot. But, it is at least 1/2 a size too small. I have a small foot and will wear either a 5.5 or 6.0 depending on the shoe. I was purchasing this shoe to use on a vacation where I intend to walk a lot. So, I decided to buy the 6 so I'd have some room for my feet to swell a bit from all the walking. Well, even the 6 was snug. Too snug for my comfort. No arch support either. Too bad. It looks great on the foot.

So, it runs a little small. Other than that, I'm in love. There are all sorts of problems I run into with a lot of other flats: they're tight on the toes, rub the heel, slip off the heel, make my feet look even smaller than the size 6 they already are. I can't complain about any of these things with the Mahdi. They're great for work, and I even wore them working about 12 hours on my feet, with a fairly minimum amount of discomfort (zero is impossible, I think). If I have one style quibble, it's that the crossover fabric is identical from shoe to shoe, rather than being symmetric. But that is honestly a quibble. Other than that, I find myself admiring my own feet when I wear these. In fact, after resolving the sizing issue, I want the black and red versions of these shoes. Order at least a half-size larger. If you're one of those people who tends to sometimes wear a half-size up, I would recommend a full size up, which is what I wound up with.

Being Graceful - Very nice looking even on my wide, muscular feet. As a person who has a hard time being graceful (understatement) with high heels, these make me feel dressed up. They stay on while walking at top speed. I take 8 1/2 or 9 usually - the 9 was the right choice.

I have very wide feet, they’re like outboard motors, so buying any shoe requires some compromise. I generally wear a 7.5W, but since that wasn’t available, I got an 8 and an 8.5 after reading reviews recommending a larger size. I had to send the 8.5 back, just too long. The 8 fits well, it is a bit snug around the widest part of my foot. The first day wearing them was a bit painful, my feet felt a little pinched, but I really think they’ll give a little. The length is perfect and they are very, very cute! I wanted the anthracite, but they were out of my size, so I opted for the red snaky ones. They seem like good walking shoes. Once they conform more to the shape of my unfortunate feet, I’m sure I’ll wear them everywhere this summer.

Great Shoes. Well, no doubt these are very comfortable shoes! One problem with them though: if you're going to be very active in them, they're just canvas and do get holes and fall apart within a few months or even weeks. But take care of them, and they last a while. I bought a pair and learned that they fell apart. Then got another pair and took more care of them and I still wear them!

Converse All-Star Sneakers: The Ultimate In Punk Footwear. Is there any other shoe that defines punk music as well as these? Spiked leather boots come close, but these shoes, sir, they're number one. If you even remotely like punk music, these shoes are for you. P.S. These shoes are great for going to shows in as well!

Good Stuff. These shoes are classic. I don't know why people are saying they fall apart easily because mine have lasted over 3 years and I wear them regularly. I love how thin the soles are because you can feel the ground so well.

Chucks are so incredibly groovy! Yes, these shoes rock. -Comfortable, cheap, and groovy-looking! Just don't skateboard in them, then it tears holes in the canvas! =( Anyways, buy these shoes or you're a loser.

Happy shoesies. I wear these shoes to shows, and they'll go through anything. Those who have been to a few rough shows know that inevitably, a shoe will fly through the air because someone lost it in a mosh pit. Just lace up these hi-tops, stick a safety pin through the bow (keeps it from untying), and you're good to go.