I wear a 8.5 men's US and ordered an 8. These literally fall off my feet before I can take a step. They definitely run large, the 8 feels more like a 9.5 US.They seem sturdy after one day's use. For some reason the inserts are corrugated but it's not noticeable if wearing socks.You get what you pay for.. very uncomfortable if not wearing socks... for the price OK, but for a few more bucks you can get something much better. Live and LearnDid not like the material of the shoe, thought it was going to be some type of soft material, but it turns out to be a hard shiny leather type finish, not what I expected.Some Stitching became undone first time so slipped it onBit hard "leather" but looking pretty good!I was looking at different sites for the perfect shoes for my brother and I found these and gave it a try and my brother loves them! I also love how they are black and go with any outfit. That's the best part.Loved this pair! This is my second Jousen pair of shoes and i really love them... they look so heavy when you look at them but they are so soft when you use them! Simply loved them!