Steve Madden Xander size 9 but fits like a size 8

Steve Madden Xander size 9 but fits like a size 8. I have 2 pair of these shoes as u will see in my closet. The first pair, size 8, were too small and fit like a size 7. I re-purchased these in size 9’s and they fit perfect, like a size 8. So these shoes run a size small (I saw other reviews on this shoe that mentioned the same). These shoes are soooo cute. I wished they worked out for me. They are too high and wobbly for me. I’m so bummed. The Posher I bought these from said she never wore these shoes. I have not worn them either, only tried them on. While these shoes are new, please pay close attention, the pics will show there is some pilling because these shoes are faux leather and faux leather pills. While there is pilling, it is not noticeable when worn. These shoes are so cute and will look amazing on whoever can walk in them! Please remember while these shoes have not been worn, and are I guess what u would say are “new” there is pilling on the straps and the front part of the shoe. Smoke free home. There is no original shoe box. Thank u for looking.