I discovered the Teva Dozer a few years ago when I was looking for a good shoe to take to Costa Rica. I have been wearing them almost daily since. The things I love most about them besides the great fit and sporty look is the breathability. My feet never get hot and that's important to me. I wear them out on rainy days too and have never had a problem with my feet getting wet. These are great. They tend to run a tad large. So, if you're an 8 1/2 but really closer to an 8 be sure to order the 8 for a good fit and I would think if you're a true size such as 8 1/2 but your foot is quite narrow you'd want one half size down to 8 as well.