I have worn capezio dance shoes for 50 years, so I trusted that these would live up to the same standard as those I had worn before.  I wear a 7 1/2 M, but after reading the reviews decided to order a full size larger than normal street shoes.  Even with the extra length, they are a bit short.  They also run a bit narrow and do not come in wide widths.  However, that said, I will keep them and wear them with tigts or thin socks.  The sole allows quite well for slides and turns and the shoe has very nice arch support.