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The guy in the Alden shop brought me a 10D on my suggestion but when I put them on I immediately felt that the balls of my feet were swimming about a bit with medium-thick socks on. I ask to try the 9.5D and they felt/feel really good (they're quite snug but by no means too small). The chromexcel leather is known to relax a bit with wear and I hate big-fitting shoes anyway.
At this point I asked to be measured to aid the deliberation and the guy said, "from your measurements I'd have brought you the 10D but if you're happier in these [the 9.5s] then go with them. They feel fine around your feet and your toes are in the right place". He used a Brannock device.