I got the right size in the same brand I'm used to wearing, but they didn't fit that well. My pinkie toe stays smushed on the side, like the toe "box" is cut differently. The biggest drawback, however, is the fact that the shoes make a lot of noise when I walk. Not just a little - my family even comments on it. It's almost like a "creaking" noise. Great shoes for a teenager to wear so you'll hear them when try sneaking back into their room after curfew.