Santoni Sizing - Shoes vs Boots

I know there's a lot of info about Santoni sizing on here and I've long been aware that they tend to fit large, but I'm not sure how the boots compare to the shoes.

I would say that I'm a UK 9.5 - 10. I own shoes in both sizes which fit perfectly.

I own a pair of Santoni boots - fatte a mano range - in a size 9/43 and even these require thick socks to fit properly.

So my question: If I bought a pair of fatte a mano shoes in an 8.5/42.5 do you think they would fit or do the boots run even larger than the shoes?


These are the boots I own; currently on Yoox: http://cdn.yoox.biz/44/533/44420533te_14_f.jpg

I paid about £100 less and love 'em. I think they're worth the full Yoox price.

Thanks to anyone who can offer assistance!

Important additional info: would the same sizing advice follow for the Goodyear Santoni range?

There are some at STF and also on ebay.

Thanks. This does suggest that I'd be fine with size 8.5. Crazy sizing.

Does anyone know of the 'Goodyear' fit like the FAM?

I bought these shoes from German ebay:

http://www.ebay.de/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280951895784&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:GB:3160

269 Euro plus 9.90 shipping. Approximately $350.

They appear to be the exact same pair which are $759 at Shop The Finest, with a claimed retail price of $1,900. How accurate that price is I don't know and if anyone can confirm I'd appreciate it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-1900-Santoni-Gray-Shoes-9-5-8-5-/140667177634?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item20c06acaa2

I've had my eye on those for a while. Now I only hope they fit!

Thanks Wicky.

I imagine this would be a lower priced Goodyear shoe as it's suede. $1,900 seems way off.

I see you're normally a UK 9. I hope mine fit! The measurements suggest that they will.