text: I wish there was a standard in shoe sizing so ALL SHOE MANUFACTURERS would call a seven a seven and mean it... I own many pairs of Tom's. I have boney wide feet and my shoe size is normally 8 or 8 1/2  but I guess not.  In Toms, If I want to wear socks I buy 7 1/2, no socks size 7.  In Bob's I bought a 7 1/2.  They are HUGE and wide. Thank goodness for shoe inserts. Bob's have a thicker sole then Tom's with a tiny bit more support. The lace on this pair is not uncomfortable.  Bob's are a bit less expensive then Tom's and they also provide shoes for the shoeless.  I like that!...... I THINK I could wear a 6 1/2.. I may buy another pair.