Crispi briksdal, zamberlan, other boots for narrow heels

[sneaky]

Relative to every other boot you've worn before, did the 980's you settled on end up being a smaller size? If so, how much smaller?
I typically wear a comically small 8.5 in everything. I found the 980s on sale before Thanksgiving and got a pair in 8.5. Heel slip.
Sent those back and got a pair of 981s in 8. Had heel slip. According to Zamberlans site, the 981 fits more true to size and they don't recommend dropping a half size from normal.
Sent those back for a refund and found a pair of 980s in a size 8 on clearance with Midway. Got them in today. Heel slip. Not as much as the other pairs, but is noticeable enough I'm leery of them.
I'm starting to wonder if Zamberlan is going to work at all for me.
Other than the heel slip, the fit in the forefoot is great. Snug, but not tight. Excellent boot.

Have you tried a different insole? Sometimes that's the difference. Zamberlans are by far the best fit for my narrow heels, but I run either Sole insoles or orange Superfeet in mine

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[Gorencb]

A little late to this thread but I have narrow feet with a higher arch and the Briksdals are by far my favorite boot that I've worn. Usually i have a hard time being able to tighten my boots enough as well as having bad ankle slip and all my problems vanished with the Briksdals.

 

[Hancock]

Have you tried a different insole? Sometimes that's the difference. Zamberlans are by far the best fit for my narrow heels, but I run either Sole insoles or orange Superfeet in mine

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Since I posted all this, I've put my green Superfeet from another pair of boots in the 980's and the fit is better.
I've never tried the Sole's, but I'm thinking I will. What model are you using?