"I usually wear an 8 or 8.5, rarely ever a 9, but I did get these in a 9 as they only come in whole sizes and I read they ran a touch small. Just got them and they fit almost perfectly, the ankle strap is a little loose, but I often have that problem with shoes. They are high, but they don't feel that way at all until you stand up next to a counter or the like! Trying to get used to walking in them, but I love them and glad I made the purchase for my first pair of JC's :)"