These water shoes are the coolest. I wanted the Tech Amphibians but they were too pricey so I decided on these and they are great. As other people have stated, yes order 1 size or 1/2 size smaller than you wear. I am a 9 and I ordered an 8. Also as others have said, I like to wear these just as a shoe. They are so nice looking, comfortable, and lght that I wear them around town and not just near water / at the beach.