I bought this shoe, hoping for something comfortable but not too lacking in style to wear in the summer on long walks and trips to the river.  I was worried, my feet are wide, and tend to swell because of rheumatoid arthritis. I also have high arches and have had trouble before with straps that go right across the top of my foot. I bought a size 7.5, based on the reviews of other customers and their sizing recommendations.  I got them home and started wearing them right away.  They were instantaneously my most worn shoes.  They fit perfectly both length and width.  After walking they are a little difficult to take off, and the buckle can be hard to unfasten.  The first time I got them wet they rubbed my pinkie toe raw, but I put a bandaid on it and had no problems from there on out.