text: For me, it fit larger than expected. I've gone through 5 pairs of Barricades in 4 years so I'm very familiar with this brand.<br />My previous Barricades were firm, stable, secure with very little flex in the forefoot and it required a long a break in period.<br />The Classic V doesn't require a break in at all, a good thing however because the toe box is larger, it felt a tad flimsy up front.<br />To compensate for the roominess I wore double socks and laced it up tight.  But it didn't keep tension. During my match I had to retie the shoelaces a few more times after that.<br />Size - fits larger than expected by at least a half size maybe more.<br />Comfort - Very comfortable compared to the older Barricades<br />Performance - Very good, felt lighter, flexible with little or no break in period required<br />Conclusion - If you are unfamiliar with this brand or model, I suggest trying it on before purchasing them or order 2 different sizes, keep the one that fits and return the other. I wish I had.