Shoe size advice

Hi,
I recently purchased (locally) a pair of Bontrager Velocis shoes (like these, but blue). I'm however having second, third and even fourth thoughts about returning them though. The heel on size 43 was too tight on my right foot, so went for size 44 given the lack of half numbers. However, these feel slightly too large, perhaps a shade bigger than my current Shimano r065's, where I do have a little bit of play on the toe box.
Would you return them trying to get a proper fit? Or will a considerably stiffer sole lead to my foot fitting better? Am I being too obnoxious and paranoid about it? After all, the shimanos have served me well for the last 2.5 years. Knowing that 1/2 size smaller would suit me great just annoys me to no end.
I recently purchased (locally) a pair of Bontrager Velocis shoes (like these, but blue). I'm however having second, third and even fourth thoughts about returning them though. The heel on size 43 was too tight on my right foot, so went for size 44 given the lack of half numbers. However, these feel slightly too large, perhaps a shade bigger than my current Shimano r065's, where I do have a little bit of play on the toe box.
Would you return them trying to get a proper fit? Or will a considerably stiffer sole lead to my foot fitting better? Am I being too obnoxious and paranoid about it? After all, the shimanos have served me well for the last 2.5 years. Knowing that 1/2 size smaller would suit me great just annoys me to no end.
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I was/am fine with the 44's, just do the boa dials up tight
Once you've found a good brand I'd stay with them.
My most recent purchase was a pair of very basic Specialized road shoes. They don't look particularly flashy but they feel like slippers only stiffer.
Regarding "can't make a smaller size bigger" - actually, natural leather shoes will stretch slightly with time and wear in for nice snug fit. Usually, those are not cheap, though