Received these hiking shoes today in anticpation of an Alaskan cruise in a few weeks.  I ordered up 1/2 size as recommended.  I usually wear a 7-1/2 so I ordrered size 8.  Unfortunately they are too small and I will be exchanging them for a 8-1/2 (I have never worn that size in my entire life, lol). Otherwise, the shoe is well-made, beautifully light, and the ordered arrived promptly.  I hope the 8-1/2 fits as I am rrunning out of time before my trip to re-reorder them.