I wore these only a few times, for a few special occasions in the city, so the bottoms are a bit scuffed. They are very sturdy and stylish shoes, that look great with a pair of jeans, and/or business attire. They are European size 39, which translates to between an 8 1/2-9 US, but these are cut a bit small, and narrow. So I recommend these for a size 8 1/2, and remember they are a bit narrow. The insole measures just under 10inches (or 25cm) and the footbed is narrow.