I usually wear an 8.5 in a shoe but lately that is not always the case.  I am very happy to report that the 8.5 in this Aravon shoe fits perfectly.  It looks good with a skirt and great with pants.  I wore it all day the first day and it truly is comfortable.  I was concerned that the rocker bottoms wouldn't be for me but I hardly notice that feature as I wear them.  If you need more room in these shoes to wear socks or because your feet swell,  all you have to do is take the insole out.  I could wear this shoe every day!