I ordered 2 pair the first pair were tight I wear a 7 also 7 1/2 in shoe so I ordered a size 8 in your shoe to tight. Then I ordered a size 9 to big so I had to send those back I lost 12.00 on that part of this deal. I kept the size 8 shoes because I needed something to wear in my barre class I'm hoping they will stretch a little. My experience with this has been a bit difficult and expensive I've asked how many months do these shoes last no one has ever answered the question so I still don't know. Does anyone have an answer for how long they last I go to class 3 times a week. Also I read you clean them with a damp cloth after each class. Is that correct?