As mentioned, not only does this shoe run small, it also compresses the forefoot. Additionally, the "fit and finish" of these boots is very disappointing - the way the tongue is sewn into the boot leaves a lot to be desired, and the extra fabric inside the boot rubs the feet. Finally, the plastic edging that houses the lace holes is extremely stiff, and the same plastic edging also impacts the forefoot when tying. I will definitely come back and look for a better solution.