I've been wearing DC running shoes for about 15 years. I usually wear a size 9. I ordered this size 9 and they were too tight. I ordered 9-1/2 and they were too tight. I then ordered a size 10 and they were just as snug as the other two pairs. I don't know what's going on in DC, but I can't trust their assessment anymore. I go to FootLocker to find the size that fits me. I have better things to do than return shoes that don't fit.