text: I was afraid to order these shoes originally because I sometimes wear an 8 1/2, depending on the shoe.  I also have a fairly wide foot and thought they might be too narrow.  I read several reviews ahead of time that said they were fine for a person who wears an 8 1/2, and also that they are pretty wide.<br />When I received them I tried them on right away.  They did not fit at all!!  They were definitely long enough, but VERY tight over the top of my foot at the arch.  So tight, in fact, that I could not get my foot in.  Very disappointed.