"I read the reviews saying they ran small and ordered both my regular size 8 and an 8.5 in black. Kept the 8.5, because the 8's did run small and tight. The 8.5 seemed to fit, but when I walk, they pull my socks all the way down to my heels. So annoying! Don't know if anyone else has had this problem. This seems to happen with a lot of shoes these days (ex: Frye loafers). Why, O why? Too stiff? Would return them if I could, but I've worn them once."