As someone who recently bought a pair (and now has almost 80mi on them), I NEVER had any blistering problems. What has definitely bugged me are the sizing issues you mentioned. It feels like they were *designed* to be worn sockless, but *built* to be worn with socks. There’s a big difference there.
I love the shoes, but the laces aren’t doing it for me (the stirrups are stretching badly, and I don’t get having an eyelet at the top on only one side), and I wish they fit a little more snugly.
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