Update: I appear to be a teenager again, this time between 12 and 12.5. Go one size smaller in these shoes. So I return the shoes and wear looser shoes, not tighter shoes. Say goodbye to pink shoes and go black. In fact the 2 black models have dropped to 12.99 at 11.5 (47) so I'm buying 2 pairs each to match the 2 pairs I just bought for 13.99. Please note that I can still buy a pair of pink sneakers at an exorbitant price. Original review: I send shoes back in series because 11.5 or even 12 are usually too small in length or too narrow in width. In fact, tomorrow I will be returning 2 pairs of size 12. After reading the reviews I settled on the SMALLER and it was a great counter match as the US 11 Mens is actually $46 ($12 in other shoes). Even the size 11 is a bit long but it gives me the extra width I need. The stretchy interior is extra wide, eliminating the discomfort that those 1 inch stretch bands cause on other athletic shoes. Also, the soles and heels are thicker and more rubbery than other cheap shoes that appear to use plastic. I bought a pair of pink pairs for $12.99, I will be ordering a few more pairs and will keep my fingers crossed that other colors will be available in stores. In the meantime, I'll be my neighborhood tough old man in hot pink sneakers.