I should have ordered the next size.  I could hardly get them on. The confusing thing was I ordered a pair of alegria sandals this summer and they were the next size --39 but said that was considered  8-81/2.  So I ordered size 38 as that was supposed to be 81/2 in this shoe.  Confusing.  They got sent back and I bought another one of a different style.  This style would have been fine though if in the right size.  I love my sandals except they're a little squeakie.  Wish that was solvable, but mine is thong style--can't take out the footbed.