I was expecting these shoes to be a little big for me because I am a woman and I wear a women's size 9 and these are men's shoes and they are listed in men's sizes. But I bought the smallest possible option. They were a little big, I stuffed the front with cotton swabs to keep them in place. These shoes are not only a bit big, but also very beautiful. They are very well done. They made my clown costume complete. The colors are bright. I wish I could honestly describe how perfect they are for someone who loves clowns as much as I do.