Off to the GoodWill they go. I could have gotten my regular size but the nine still fits fine. I?m surprised it has such high reviews for something that doesn?t work and is so cheap in material. This is a well-built, attractive towel hanger. This has significantly reduced my husband?s blood pressure to the point where he has begun reducing his meds for high blood pressure! These slippers were a little snug initially, but after a day or two they relaxed (and so did I) I ordered one size below my usual size and that proved to be the right thing to do. Not only did it clear my chainstay mounted brake caliper but the height adjustment is awesome. Big thumbs up All irrelevant to NC BTW. I can spend lots more time riding indoors than I can outdoors because I dont have to deal with things like bugs, car exhaust, uneven pavement, dogs, cars, rain, etc.