I purchased these sneakers because I liked the color and style, plus they were on special. I usually take a size 10.5 but these were far too tight, especially at the top of the toes and to the sides of my feet. I gave them to my room-mate as an early Christmas gift (he was thrilled with them). I then ordered other Sneakers in the DC range and went for size 11 this time (they are a very snug fit so I should really have gone a whole size up, not just half). I think the size difference to other footwear is probably because the materials are thick and padded, so there's obviously a little less room inside each shoe.I know some people can't afford to make these kinds of mistakes, as some other Reviewers did mention the size issue, so I definitely recommend you order one full size larger, as a minimum.Depending on what you pay when you order, I would still consider these good value for money, it's just a shame I can't speak to the comfort levels. I will post reviews on the other "DC" branded shoes I just got delivered today when I've had some time to try them out. This is the only reason I give four stars and not five - they could have fit better in hindsight, and maybe the manufacturer could think about publicizing this when they sell this tight-fitting range.