"I tried on these shoes at the local Academy store and the 9 1/2 TAN fit me just fine, but they didn't have them in BLACK, so I ordered the BLACK from DSW. I normally wear a 9 1/2 to 10 depending on the brand. I received these in the mail and tried them on, only to discover that they are at least 1 size too narrow and short. I have no idea why there is this discrepancy between these shoes. I measured it to another pair of my shoes that are a 9 1/2 and it appears that this BLACK pair is most likely an 8 to 8 1/2. I am ordering the 10 and we will see. I will post a follow up. So disappointed."