Thanks, All!
I'll try to post some outfit pics later in the week. I should add that I'm wearing a size 10 (I'm a 10 in most shoes, an 9 1/2 in sandals), and I was worried about my feet and ankles looking costumey -- but I love the sleek line.
crst: How interesting! I did find the leather to be very soft. Perhaps your narrower toe box is further down in the shoe?
Colette: Angie taught me that sometimes buying full-price is best in the long run! I'm on a shoestring (pardon the pun) at the moment, so I was pleased to find them on sale -- in my size, no less. However, I often lose out waiting for the price to drop, or settle for things that don't suit because they were cheap!