I initially bought these in a size 7 (I'm a normal 7 1/2) based on some reviewers saying to size down. That was a mistake. I could barely fit my foot through, so back they went and I bought an 8, hoping they'd fit better. I'm so glad I did, because straight out of the box, they're really comfortable with no break-in necessary. I've got "soft" feet, meaning they're easily prone to hot spots and/or blisters, and my first outing in them, I did a quick jaunt around the blockand then somewith my dog without issue. I've since worn them to the beach, dog park, work, etc., and have really become my go-favorite sandals. I wish they had better colors, like a silver or gray, because I'd definitely buy another pair, they're that comfortable! I bought the Isabelle sandals right before this (my first pair of Crocs), and they're probably the worst, most uncomfortable sandals I've ever bought (and this beach girl has bought a lot of sandals in my lifetime), so I'm glad I was daring enough to try Crocs againor else I would've sworn off the brand altogether!

My only concern is I tug and pull the straps around the ankles quite a bit to get them on/off, and I'm hoping they're durable enough to take such abuses. And in sizing up, it solved the tightness issue, as they are no longer to tight around my ankles and fit comfortably.