The shoes are unique and I really like them. I did what was recommended and ordered my normal shoe size because they are wider than normal shoes. Well, I should have known that my feet are a freak of nature (I always have trouble buying shoes). I wear shoes that are at least 10 1/2 wide / usually very wide shoes. My toes have plenty of room and don't look like Ronald McDonald's shoes. My discomfort comes from the central part of the shoe, but again not from the shoe. They still fit, but I can only wear them until I have to take them off. Conclusion: GREAT SHOES! MY LEGS ARE NOT BUILT FOR THIS WORLD 🙃