My girlfriend normally wears a 8 or 8.5 but after having some bad luck with a previous pair of Pleaser brand heels that were too small at a size 8, I decided to buy the 9 this time. They are a little loose at size 9 but much more comfortable than the other shoes at size 8. I recommend rounding up a size for Pleasers. Would give 5 stars if they offered half sizes.