This is a great looking shoe and the 2A width actually IS narrow! The styling and workmanship are great. I was very sad to have to return them.

I have worn a size 8 2A in casual "socks" shoes for over 40 years (4A in dress shoes), but lately have been having to order 8 1/2 in some brands.  Based on the one review that said this shoe runs long I ordered the size 8.  Too bad for me.  The toe box is made in some strange way that makes it press down on the big toes on both of my feet making it impossible for me to wear this shoe. Also, the leather sort of feels like it creases, pressing into the top of my foot just behind the toe joint, instead of gently bending when you bend your foot to take a step and that could cause long term foot discomfort. I had to send them back.

I was tempted to try the next half size larger but don't want to be in a position to have to return another pair of shoes. The new styles of New Balance don't fit as well as they used to do. The SAS brand comes the closest to actually fitting my foot and I can get those at a local shoe store for big bucks. I was really hoping to find one more brand of casual shoes that fit my narrow, hard to fit feet.

For people with "normal" feet these shoes are probably wonderful.