They run rather large, I'm usually a size 7 with wide feet. I ordered a 6 1/2 based on other reviews, and fit fine with little break in period. I'm a server and my shifts are pretty short 4-6 hrs, and they hurt by hour 4. The problem is that they provide basically no cushioning, and no room for cushioning. If you were to put any kind of Dr. Scholls insert in them your foot might not fit in it anymore because these shoes are shallow. Also, for $50 and only three months later, these shoes are already peeling off their thin leather looking cover. Save your money, buy from shoes for crews. I only bought these because I started a new job on a monday, got my schedule the previous thursday, and needed 2-day prime shipping. O-kay shoes, but not worth $50.