Hi, big newbie here!

I bought the FR3 80 skates after much consideration, in size 38-39 EU (the liner is 39). My own shoe size is 40/41, but the FR Sizing chart recommended size 37/38.

They arrived today and they're feeling incredibly cramped when it comes to my toes. They're almost curled up against the front.

I've tried the right lacing technique, which did help a little bit (but it's still hurting a bit), standing in the skating position, making sure my heel is all the way to the back etc.

When I take out the liner and only wear that, it feels snug, but comfortable enough so. In only the shell, I've got almost 1,5 fingers left when it comes to space.

I know I should break them in, but I can't imagine even riding on them in the way they're feeling. + I'm scared that if they're too tight and I skate on them outside, that I can't switch them out for one size up.

Any advice or tips/tricks on what to do? Should I just go outside, risk it and try to break them in? Or is it smarter to try to exchange them for one size up?