boot fitting questions

[Wonko The Sane]

Looking at new boots,

Had a pair of Richa Drift in size 42, tiny bit tight length wise but a nice snug fit,
Replaced with some Spada boots size 43 which were crap

Looking to replace with a pair of Richa in size 43, but these feel slightly uncomfortable on length but a snug fit, size 44 fit like a pair of worn in trainers, slightly loose from being taken on and off without doing the laces so worried they'll become too loose.

what kind of fit do people go for, snug and let them wear in or comfortable to start with?
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[chickenstrip]

Comfortable but not loose. Worst experience I've had were Sidi Black Rains. Not because they were a bad boot, they were actually very good. But they were too tight across the instep for me, leading to constantly cold feet in the winter, by restricting circulation.

I used to sell Spada boots - if there's one thing Spada don't do well, it's boots! Half-hearted attempts at best then, and sounds like that hasn't changed any.
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[Wonko The Sane]

Thanks Chickenstrip

I should have sent these back under warranty but had other things on my mind - waterproof boots that are not waterproof in the slightest, cracking leather despite dubbin them as recommended by spada etc

I try and go for a hiking boot fit, but having shallow feet that never happens.

in the larger size I can lift my heel within the boot, perhaps insoles would be a good plan to snug up the fit - just worried they'll bed in and be dangerously 'trainer flying off in crash' loose
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[chickenstrip]

[Bhud]

You may be able to reach inside and pull out the insoles, if they aren't glued-in. This may help a little with the fit.

[Wonko The Sane]

[chickenstrip]

[MCN]

[grr666]

I'm a nine usually, bought my Sidi ST's in a nine and a half. Spot on.
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[Fisty]

Anything Italian will be too narrow, natural instinct is to go a size bigger.
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[raesewell]

Altbergs if you want boots that fit well
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[AdamEf]

I have two pairs of TCX boots. One lighter weight "waterproof" sport street style boots that I doubt are waterproof but fit prefectly with normal socks. I use these in summer or if spring / autumn weather is looking ok and temperature is decent.
The other are Goretex, heavier and slightly larger fit to use in winter with thicker socks. I also fit an extra insole in these to fill them out depending on socks I'm wearing. It's amazing how different the fit can be on slightly large boots by putting an extra insole in them.
I find sizes all over the place, even within the same brand so definitely try them on if you can. Alpinestars I'm 46, but both of the above TCX boots I have are 45 and both fit differently.