I wear men's shoes a standard 8.5 width - my feet have been the same size for 52 years and I've only worn Merrell shoes for 2 decades. Why? Consequence. Because they always fit and always sit like they were made to order. This pair was so snug I couldn't get my foot in the shoe and they were a good inch longer from heel to toe than the 8.5 Jungle Moc I was wearing. wear. Strange. Small.