Choosing the right size for an online shoe purchase is always tricky. A 44 pair (my usual) might have been ok, but as planned, the 45 I bought gives me plenty of room for extra socks for warmth in winter. With a single pair of socks they can a bit sloppy - better than too tight though!
Initially, I found them uncomfortable just where the hard edging around the base of the tongue bunches up where ankle meets foot. I’ve managed to stretch that out a bit, stopping short of breaking the stitching, a...