I have Newports who honestly have never felt comfortable. So I took the risk and bought these Venetian sandals. These Venetian leather sandals fit perfectly and are very comfortable. Huge improvement over the Newports. Easy to put on, comfortable and I've had a lot of good feedback on how they look. I wish they could wear fabric alongside leather. Fabrics seem difficult to refine online. (PS - I ordered 7.5 and 7.5. fits perfectly)