"I have both 8-1/2 & 9s in my closet but this was only available in an 8-1/2 in the gray color (that I wanted). It's a little narrow but not uncomfortable & I hope it'll loosen a little as I wear it more. I love the snaps on the side to keep the "side flaps" down - I tuck the bow & laces into that little pocket so it looks a little neater. I will agree with a previous reviewer that a side zipper would've been nice. Of course I wore these out shopping for pants so it was annoying to have to unlace & re-lace every time I went to try something on. Haven't worn high-tops or something similar in awhile, you can't just "slip" these off. ;)"