This is my 4th pair of Fitflops-- 1 Oasis sandal and 2 Romas-- all bought here on Amazon--all size 8's.  They have saved by feet from plantar fascisits.  Note that this Gogh style does indeed seem short at first.  My size 8 feet come up to the very edge at the back but they don't overlap so they are still really comfortable and stay on my feet.  I'd be afraid to go up to a 9 as they might be too floppy.  Also, notice that they have hardly any tread so when I wore them out today I almost slipped on some black ice at a store parking lot.  I will definitely wear these on nice days when I'm going to do alot of walking on hard surfaces.  They are my feet's Best Friend!