So I measured my feet and I’m size 26 mondo. Which is size 8 men’s US? I wear a size 10 boot now. Does this mean I’m really supposed to fit in a size 8?! That seems insane to me. I feel like I’d be lucky to fit in a size 9...have I really been wearing my boots this oversized for all these years? The boots I’m looking at now are Burton Photons by the way...
Maybe your feet are also wide. I have compensated with extra length to get the comfy width. With wide boots you don't need to do that anymore. Also measure across the widest part of your foot and you'll find you width with a letter designation. If you PM Wiredsport or if he happens to see this he'll help you out I'm sure.
But I hear you, it's impossible to think you'll fit in some boots, but when they pack out you'll be wishing you went down at least half a size or more. That is if they fit your foot shape cause sometimes they just will never feel good.