I purchased these climbing shoes because I just started this hobby in January  but the shoes that I purchased the first time around seemed way to small. I know they are supposed to be on the small side, but not all your toes being jammed and smashed into the toe of the shoe. I started getting a bruise on the balls of my feet because I would climb for hours and my feet would be crammed in for that long. These were an instant relief to that. They fit like a climbing shoe should. I think they are a bit on the slender side, so if you have wide feet look else where. I love them for me the the grip in the toe inside/ outside makes me feel more secure and confident in my climbing abilities and I have made much quicker improvements because I am not worried about my feet slipping. Overall, love the new shoe!