This is my 2nd Mercino sandals. The first one (Vera) had been through a lot (river walking, hiking, travelling) but is still in mint condition. Wanted to try another design and opted for a smaller size this time! For reference, am a size 8 in doll shoes, first Mercino sandals was a size 8 (Vera), but for Alana, tried size 7, perfect fit! A slight difference though on the expected shade of nude.