u/MirthfulMoron

Can anyone help me figure good boot sizes?

I'm 10.5 in sneaker. I tried 10s and they were a struggle to get on, my heel was being painfully pinched, and they were tight across the top. I swapped for a 10.5--comfortable to get on, comfortable in the rest of the foot, but I'm getting heel lift.

Should I size down and stretch? Should I be putting pads in the back of the boot to tighten it? Should I give up on this kind of boot?

Never had chelseas, so I would love experienced fit input.