text: I want to love these shoes and initially bought them in my usual size 9.  The pattern is really cute and the insole is plush!  However, the top was tight at the upper base of my big toe and I decided to exchange them for a 9.5 (since a 9W wasn't available).  I kept the 9.5 because they are so cute.  I don't love them like I did in the smaller size, but they no longer pinch on top and I can wear them all day.