There is nothing unusual about these shoes. Nice casual shoes. I wear a 9 and ordered a 9. They were a bit tight at first (I bet I could have fit snugly in a 91/2) but they were thin canvas and stretched a little after several hours of wear. . Light and comfortable. Excellent price. Just know that these shoes do NOT have to be worn all the time. Not only does it get dirty fairly quickly (I ordered beige), it will likely wear out over a period of months or more. A great looking casual shoe to wear when going out at casual and casual times of the day or night.