I am a woman with very wide and deformed feet. I wanted to order the men's version as they are wider. I checked the size charts to find a men's size that equates to a women's size 8.5. It was written 7 but it was too small and cramped. I'm a size 8 and that's ok because I have short fingers. The sole is soft and light and the knitted upper hugs my oddly shaped feet. It was a good choice for me. I love the design of the upper that wraps the foot high and how easy they are to pack.