I've worn DC shoes for many years, always the same size and style. When I ordered this pair I was looking forward to another new pair of comfortable shoes, wow I got it wrong, they just felt a bit off, they were tight and uncomfortable. I noticed they had a tag promoting their new eco-friendly material I figured I'd wear them the next day as every other pair I've had took about a day to relax and they really fit well, boy, the fault was not only that they didn't relax, but they damaged my toe joint. per week, so upon closer inspection, this pair of shoes is 1/4" shorter and 1/2" narrower than my previous pair, despite being the same size on the shoe