I actually bought these lightly used because they were too large for their last owner - and alas, they are too large for me too. Even though these are size 9, they fit more like a size 10. I even brought them to a custom shoe shop to see if they can modify, and they marveled at the materials and handmade construction of the shoe. I plan to buy a pair a size down. Hopefully these can go to someone who they fit!