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I'm not familiar with the Royale personally, but if you take an 8 in those and you're finding your 9's to be too big, then an 8.5 sounds like a safe choice. The German Army Trainer pattern can still work well if its a little big, and that's always preferable to too small.
That said, if you can try on a Jack Purcell close to your home, that's probably going to be the best guide. Most guys wear the same size in those and our trainers. If you feel in between sizes, then go for the smaller one, as our Sport Trainer last is a bit wider than JP's/
The soles are cemented on, there's no stitching. I realize that the word “cemented” invokes all sort of bad connotations, but it’s entirely appropriate for a product like this. Using a stitch would make everything really bulky and move away from the classic design. Trust me, you won’t have any issues with this cemented sole, it’s seriously tough and it’s not going anywhere.