Before I ask my question, I just want to say that everything you have said so far has been spot on. But I was fitted professionally into a 28.5 fulltilt (original shell) and i wear a 10.5 shoe. I've had no problems, the boots are great. And i don't wear freakishly tight shoes. I don't think i'm doing anything wrong, is this one of those "different people like different fit" topics? It seems to me everyone either buys really small boots or wears shoes that are like a size and a half too big.
just wondering, thanks for any answers.