I have wide width feet and suffer from moderate bunions and heel pain. I wear a 8 1/2 or 9. Size 8 for this shoes fit perfect. You must purchase 1/2 size smaller. I am out in the field a lot for my job and I use this black shoes with dress pants and it does not look too casual as wearing lighter colors. I totally recommend this shoes if you are in your feet a lot. The mesh fabric is not recommendable if it is wet or raining, or if you work in a kitchen - it does not protect your toes from falling kitchen utensils.