American size 8 women, in Doc Marten's wear size 7. If in doubt, go to the Doc Martens website and use the women's sizing chart; literally measure the length of your largest foot, and determine your Doc Marten size. All other shoes I wear size 8, but with Doc Marten heels, shoes, and boots, it is always size 7 (women). These heels are genuine leather. I can run in these heels. The Air Wair Bouncing Soles are very comfortable and cushioning on aging feet. For example, standing on marble flooring for over an hour. They have a classic look, coordinate with most anything attire, but give yourself 5 extra minutes to put these on if you are rushing to get out the door. Each shoe has straps and hardware that are durable, but take some time properly securing. These are not slip-on heels. Doc Martens tend to be deep shoes & boots, so sometimes I need some type of shoe insert to help remedy that, but not an issue for me. I don't wear these shoes with socks, only pantyhose "footies"(very sheer). My feet, toes, ankles, etc, never ever ache wearing these heels. I really hope and wish Doc Martens comes out with more heels like they did a few years back, because they are my favorite heels for a multitude of reasons. Yes, the leather is true-to-form Doc Marten stiff I know people have complained about for years, but I actually appreciate. I deeply dislike artificial leather. I want genuine animal hide so my favorite shoes last for more than a decade, especially when I bother to take good care of said leather. So, yeah, I recommend these. They are fun to wear and comfortable. A cool & modern twist on the typical Mary Jane shoe. I hope to see some Doc Marten t-strap heels in the future, too.