So I have really wide feet. Think Fred Flintstone. Id read previous reviews about how large the shoe is and thought that Id be able to buy my normal size 9. I have to buy 9.5 sneaker because my feet have a tendency to spread as the day goes on. So the first couple times I wore them I literally cried they were so tight. I knew id have to break them in but goodness gracious! I have now worn them maybe 5 times and while they are much more comfortable; they are still tight. I still don't have much wiggle room. I will use these strictly for being cute and buy another pair in 9.5 for workouts/walking. I say get your normal size and be comfortable!