I am a consistent size 8 in all brands of shoes. I even have a similar pair of Roxy shoes that are a comfortable size 8. This pair (verified that I was actually sent an 8) was CRAZY small. Like, how your shoes don't really fit in your 9th month of pregnancy small. I couldn't even wear it with a nylon sock, or no sock at all. Exchanges not allowed on this item so I had to return it. Thankfully the return was free... but a hassle to package up and get to the UPS store. I gave this shoe 3 stars because it was really cute. There is a slight shimmer to the fabric and I'm sure in the right size they'd be very comfortable.