do these shoes fit true to size? meaning, they manufacturer made them to match street shoe sizes or should i still consider sizing down if purchasing to compensate for street size?

I wear a size 12 street shoe and i sized down to 11.5. They were pretty comfortable as my first ever pair of climbing shoes. I never had a problem. Now I'm going to bump down to a size 11. The shoes are feeling pretty big and not snug enough after 10 months of use. Plus I'm used to them and I have to cinch down the straps all the way for them to feel close to snug enough now. BTW...if you don't let them dry out after using, they'll stink to high heaven. I use a anti fungal spray religiously now. They got pretty nasty!

buy to true to size... I did and I am very happy with the fit. I don't wear socks with mine though, so take that into consideration. They'll stretch and conform to your foot. Mine did

I wear a 10.5 or an 11 in a street shoe. For me, a pair of size 10.5 Evolv Defy shoes worn with a thin pair of socks works perfectly for gym climbing. (They may work okay outside too, but I have other shoes that I prefer to wear outside...) I've since purchased a pair of size 10s. They seem to fit pretty well without socks. Therefore, I'd suggest going down a half size from your street shoe size if you want to wear them without socks, or just get your street shoe size if you want to wear them with socks.

I size down one size when buying any evolv shoe (I've had three different models). Also, these particular shoes will not stretch as they're made of a synthetic leather, like most evolv shoes. Other climbing shoes made of real leather will stretch. Hope this helps!

there going to fir to the exact street sheoe size becaoues the toe box is going to be smaller. there going to strech a bit.