This was my second pair of shoes ordered through flamencista. I initially chose a similar shoe of the flamencista brand as I had a previous pair and knew how they would fit. Kyriakos convinced me I would get a better fit with Don Flamenco and I am so glad I listened to her advice. She is meticulous in placing your order, and often many emails are exchanged before the final order is placed. She knows her products very well, so my advice would be to follow her good council. She was right, they were roomier in the toe box, even at a half size smaller. I did have to pay a $20 duty when they arrived in Canada by Purolater. I was not charged for my other shoes that arrived regular post.