I have the Bourge Style in black calf. This years style is the Pretty woman. I have both. I am a US 8 as well, and I wear a 38.5 in these. You can find the black calf on eBay occasionally. I have average calves (in shape, but not muscular or anything) and these fit like a glove to my leg. That is the best part of the Bourge. They are made from a single piece of leather, so there are no seams. (That is the main difference to me from the Pretty Woman style.) I also have the Alta Ariella style from '07 Fall and it has the platform as well. It looks like it has a very high heel, but because of the hidden paltform, they are actually fairly eaesy to walk in.
Did you get a pair this year?
Caroline