I have several pairs of Bruno Marc shoes in different styles and they are all great. Each style was true to size and held up great for the price. These thong monks are no exception. All Marc shoes run a bit big; I would say half the size. But it's a great option if you can't find your size. There are usually limited styles in the 14th, so when I finally saw them in the 13th, I took it upon myself. I'm glad I did. I had to stretch them a bit but they look great and at an unbeatable price. All the shoes I've bought from this company leave a lot to be desired in terms of comfort. However, a decently padded insert makes up for half the size difference, giving you a great looking shoe that's comfortable enough to run all day. If you walk a lot and still want a bit of style, do yourself a favor and buy a pair of Bruno Marcs, throw in your favorite insole, and bask in a sea of sneakers and boring 'comfortable' shoes to be separated . .