Was going to exchange my 8.5 for and 8 but wow, the price difference is ridiculous! I paid $17.50 for the 8.5 and now to get the 8 the price jumps to $44.00! For the same shoe. What gives? The exact same shoe should be the same price! Bought this shoe as a "go to" shoe to wear with dresses, etc. They have a nice padded sole and the heel is also soft so it makes for a very comfortable walk. But with the price change I may just return and buy something else. Was a good value but not now.