I already had 2 of these shoes, I loved them. This year (2024), somehow, they didn't turn out the same. The shape of the toe of the shoe may have changed, but the front has become disturbingly stiff. And in the middle of the tongue of the shoe there is a thickened part that presses uncomfortably against your foot. I have always been fine with the EU size 45, but now I may have to try the 45.5. In any case, I'm not thrilled...