5, buy a 7. especially troublesome on stairs. I am not a label-snob but something about Skechers always turned me off. My wife loved this surprise! I wear a 9-1/2. Without the 2nd attached rod, it was too wobbly. The only problem is if you think that you can put this together without a rubber mallet, you are in real trouble. It does not sit comfortably around the neck. Ive asked to have them fixed or replaced, and my purchase is out of the return window. Every part of this is premium.