These Common Projects (size 44) have always been a bit large on me (I’m usually a 10.5). But I still returned over and over to wear em: they’re comfy, all the leather is so thick and luxurious, and I love their wardrobe versatility as either a boot or sneaker. I regularly cleaned and conditioned the leather, so it’s in great condition. Only caveat is one of the shoe’s laces, which is fraying at one spot.