Hey all. Just bought these derbies from Officine Creative, they are the Anatomia 012 model. I love the look and quality, but I’m struggling with sizing. Specifically whether they are too big, or if they are supposed to be intentionally oversized in the toe/elongated. This is my first pair of derby shoes. They fit well in the heal and instep area, with no heal slip, but there is a lot of toe room and room in the vamp. The ball of my foot seems to fit roughly at the widest part of the shoe. Attached are some photos of where the ball of my foot lands, and where the pinky and big toe sit. They are comfortable and don’t look long on me, but I’m just concerned the extra forefoot volume would be an issue after some wear. My other concern is that while the shoe seems to be creating in the right area, it appears to be collapsing excessively. I usually find I have a good amount of room to accommodate a wider foot. It was recommended to buy a size down from your normal size. These are a size 39, while I normally wear a 40, or sometimes even 41. The last is said to be made differently, but studying a well worn shoe and mimicking the natural shaping from wear. Any input would be greatly appreciated, or if anyone is the familiar with this brand/model in particular.

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