I've read that in a few places, but of course YMMV. If your normal size is fine, then go with that. Another factor I've read is that it really depends on what you're going for with them. If you're looking to go for that more pure "barefoot" like feel, then going a half size smaller than normal might be good. If you don't care though then don't worry about it. It was also mentioned that they do have a fairly wide toe box. For me though, it really doesn't help that no brick and mortar shop stocks my size. I guess I'll know this weekend when mine come in as to what size works for me.