I usually wear size 8-8.5. I got a size 9. I put them on before my feet started to swell and didn't have to use any of the inserts that came with them. I wore them for a couple hours and the width was super tight. I would have thought if the products were made with people that have a lot of swelling in their feet & legs in mind, they would have a wider width. I should have sent them back for a larger size, oh well. I'm gonna have to find a very thin sock to wear and see if that helps. Also, I ha...