Sprinkles are a little more patriotic than I thought theyd be. Also larger. I bought a 40 and 39. I wish there was a half size. It would be perfect. Im too much of an 8 1/2. The 39 my toes touch. The 49, my foot just rolls around. In the Paloma style I can strap my foot in. Without that, its just awful. Its too bad. I did like the view master style better. The toe is also very stiff. I have a toe that pokes up and it was really sore for a couple days after trying these out. The Paloma doesnt give me that issue. Wish I could design my own Algeria shoe. I have really sensitive arches. Like, ridiculous sensitive, from spine problems. These were pretty ok for that. But the toe! Good luck out there, foot voyagers. Its rough.