I tend to spend a small fortune on shoes as I have both RA in my feet and a healing heel spur in my left heel.  Comfort is by far is of the utmost importanace to me and these have been a Godsend!  I first ordered the dark brown and find myself reaching for them over and over, as they feel so good right away.  I just came back and ordered two more pair.  If you have issues with your feet you must try these.  Also I am sometimes an 8 and sometimes an 8 1/2 and the 8 fit perfectly.