I wanted some red flats. I like to wear other colors besides the usual brown/black. They seemed to be a little big, hence instead of the usual 6.5 I generally buy, I bought a size 6 as I was told they would stretch and I believe they have somewhat. I've only worn them once, but they didn't hurt me or anything. I think they will be fine. My left foot (to me anyway) is about half a size larger than my right so if I were rich I probably would buy two pairs of each shoe and use the 6.5 on my left and the 6 on my right, but since that will never happen I do the best I can.