If ONLY the makers of athletic shoes would allow some toebox roominess. I ended up with a New Balance Mens 7 EEEE, just to get the width in the toebox so I'd not have crushed toes. Sounds ridiculous, but I can wear a Clark's women's 'unloop' sandal in a women's size 8D just fine, because Clarks allows more natural room in the toe area. I'm not sure why one would want their toes wrapped so tight while running, but that's not for me ;)

Beautiful shoe if I wanted to put it on a shelf to admire. But hellish to wear. My big toe can be seen poking out of the mesh!