These shoes are the best I've ever had. The first pair lasted about 4 years and I just bought my 2nd pair. (I even bought a pair for my sister.) The smallest shoe size among the women in my family is an 11. It's very hard to find comfortable athletic shoes in a women's 11, so I have to opt for men's sizes. Of course, there are less colorful styles in the men's selection, but I'll take good orthopedic comfort over style any day.