“So cute but runs small”

“I was so excited to get these shoes and when they arrived I was so pleased. They are a great color, well-made, durable and super cute. They are also a half-size too small. I wear a 7 1/2 US. I have never owned a shoe in any other size except when half sizes are not available. My toes were uncomfortably touching the front of the shoe. I was SO disappointed and frustrated that a company with such prestige would have non-standard sizing. I had to return them and was incredibly sad that they didn't have an 8. :(”