Black Diamond Men's Zone Climbing Shoes - Size 8.5 | Lightweight & Durable Rock Climbing Footwear for Indoor & Outdoor Climbing, Bouldering & Gym Training

This is my first pair of climbing shoes, and I didn’t know what size really to get, so I just got the size of the shoes I had used whenever I went to the gym, which were just some rentals. While I’m sure these shoes are great, the sizing chart can be misleading and I would definitely recommend knowing your size before buying, or if you don’t, I’d go likely go a half size to even a full size above your normal shoe size. I sadly have to return them and get new ones that are correct size, so I’d say either buy in person if you have the option (I do not) or go up a half or even full size. The aggressive toe at the front is not ideal for wide-footed people and really shrinks the shoe.