Got these boots today, in mid shearling, from the last drop.
They felt incredibly tight to my toes, when i tried them - without socks!
I ordered my regular size, as much as i could referring the strange sizing system.
a. are these meant to be used with or without socks?
b. Those with experience: does the front part tend to soften? it looks pretty strong, at least in comparison to my toes.
c. Is it maybe a japanese tradition-conspiration to make people's feet smaller all over the globe?
or
d. should I ask to return and replace?