they run really large.  I take between an 8 1/2 and a 9.  The 8 1/2 is still big.  They don't hug my foot.  I am thinking about exchanging them for the 8.  I never wear an 8.  They are comfortable and do not hurt my feet so perhaps I will just wear a thicker sock.  I have not decided yet what I want to do.  They are a nice looking shoe.