Crikey chaps, I half wanted you to convince me I was right. I guess I'll have to keep them now haha! I can see where you're all coming from though, they are incredibly comfy, the insole might have to be replaced, but other than that no real complaints. Just a few fitting questions though. I lied, I have two new Bhutans, one in Size 11 (my "true" size) and another half a size up, 11.5. While I much prefer the comfort on the 11.5's, they are on the verge of being too big. There's no heel lift but there is some VERY minor excess leather on the toe box and inner sides of my arches if I squeeze the boot where I'm not filling it out entirely. But nothing uncomfortably so, although I've only been walking around the house. Now in comparison the smaller boot, the Size 11, ALSO fits comfortably, however I find after an hour or so my big toes nails start to get achey, possibly toe box not being wide enough? My toes don't hit the end of either boot, so I'm confused.
If I were go with the 11.5's, once the boots have broken in, would they eventually stretch and become too large further adding to the excess leather problem? I have yet to take into account foot swelling, thicker socks, and new insoles.
If I were to go for the Size 11s, would the boot eventually stretch once broken in, giving me a little more wiggle room in the toe box? Length is fine for both boots, although I do appreciate the extra length of the larger boot. It's amazing the difference of half a size.
...or do I just send them both back and wishfully hope for all the shops to open soon so I can go and get fitted? (Noooooooooo!). Any advice is highly appreciated, apologies for not getting back to you all sooner, I've taken in all your replies and had a chuckle at how much positivity these boots have, can't say I was expecting so many replies, otherwise I'd have checked earlier. Cheers again guys!
