I've worn a size 9 in all brands of shoes for many years so I ordered my usual size 9. I really didn't want to buy them because of all the comments about not knowing how to put them on. There isn't as much room or flexibility in the hole as you would find in shoes with a regular tongue. I had a shoehorn in my closet that I hadn't used in about 20 years. Good to wear them. With a shoehorn, these shoes fit true to size! It's almost like wearing another pair of socks. I wear them to softball. I am very happy with this purchase.