Trust me here...I'm very particular. I ordered size 8 and received these today. They are way too small/tight. I am a size 8 all day. When at Red Wing and they make you get your feet measured, I am EXACLY an 8. I considered that maybe the leather just needs to get broke in and stretched, but no way. On the other hand, these shoes are made with best, highest quality materials inside and out, that I have ever seen. The wicking interior lining, the exterior leather, the interior leather (yes, baby soft leather on inside of tounge & ankle)leather exterior tounge, rubber toe protection, soles, laces, eyelets, shoe string, are all of the highest quality. I'm going to return for an 8.5 and hope it works because I'm really appreciating the quality. I recommend purching these from someone who offers free shipping, including free shipping on returns, even if they cost a little more, because these definatly run small, and makes it an online quessing game. 5 star quality...2 star sizing.

The 8.5 arrived quickly. They fit great and are very comfortable. When I first put it on, my first thought was it was still a little too tight, but just a couple of minutes of walking around in my kitchen loosened the lightweight leather up and now they fit like a glove. These seem to be designed to fit a little tight like a glove, but the lightweight leather design, and high quality materials makes for a very comfortable shoe.