To begin with, I already owned a pair of 45 eu Torch 3.0 shoes, which turned out to be quite tight for me. In order to avoid a similar sizing issue, I took the initiative to call Specialized and confirm if their sizing was consistent across different models. They reassured me that it was indeed the case. Trusting their word, I decided to go for a size 45.5 eu, assuming it would provide a more comfortable fit.
However, to my dismay, the 45.5 eu shoes turned out to be way larger than expected. They felt more like a size 46.5 eu, leaving me with a sloppy and imprecise fit. The lack of precision was further exacerbated by the fact that the shoes put excessive pressure on my first metatarsal, causing discomfort and irritation.
Overall, this experience has left me with a sense of dissatisfaction, as the shoes failed to live up to my expectations.