I tried and ultimately got these in a 6 1/2 Wide, but they don't look wide at all- actually, they look very slender and attractive with trousers. This slightly larger width made a big difference in their comfort.  After a 3 hour dance session, I started feeling the hard arch bar so will try a gel insert  if that doesn't make them too tight. They are definitely a fitted shoe (but there was too much space at the toe with the 7) so must be worn with a thin nylon sock. I also got the Capezio Eva shoe a while back, but in a 6 1/2 regular width and those fit me perfectly, so this width requirement is unique to this shoe for me. I find them a little spendy for a practical canvas shoe, but its a well-worth purchase to spare my poor feet which start aching during long dance sessions.