These shoes are just ok. They look a bit on the cheap side and the toebox is tight. I'm a true size 10 and really, REALLY hate uncomfortable shoes and these are definitely 9 1/2. I almost bought a 9 1/2 because the seller's description gave the impression that the shoes ran large to accommodate the gel pods which came with them. On the plus side, the gel pods for both heel and ball-of-foot, with extra heel tips, are a really nice touch and redeemed the shoes for me from two stars to four. I would have returned them otherwise but will wear them in the hope that they will break in somewhat.
By the way, I snipped out the elastic from the heel area which immediately made the shoes slightly more comfortable.