I really like these. I originally bought the 8 and thought they were too tight so I ordered the 9. This was a mistake. I like to wear these with socks and after a few weeks they loosened up and were like flip flops. I gave them to my daughter who is a size 9.
I ordered the 8 from another site on backorder. Unfortunately by the time I ordered them again they were out of stock everywhere as usual by Christmas. Stick it out and stretch them out. Order you regular size.