[r5bales]

you have found the problem with ordering online. You are describing every one's dilema. I am an American size 11. I have worn EU 41, 41.5, and Italian 42. It depends on the shoe and maker.

The shoes made in Italy tend to be the smallest. Shoes made in Spain are not as small, but smaller than American. American shoe size will be all over the place (they are usually manufactured in China or Brasil.) I just have to go with each shoe maker. Stuart Weitzman runs narrow and sometimes short. Christian Louboutin runs true to size (a little narrow on my foot though.)Cole Haan fits me well.

The safest thing I can suggest is to purchase from a site that has liberal return policies. Amazon and Endless are the same company. Usually there are reviews that will tell if the size is large or small. You will have to pay for shipping if you buy and return something from Amazon, Endless will pay for the shipping. HOWEVER... Endless is more expensive than Amazon. (You do pay for the shipping one way or another.)