Aurelia Boot (Women)

I typically wear a European size 40/YS size 9-9.5. I always buy a size US 9 in boots of a similar style (fur lined), regular shoes, etc. and a 9.5 in running shoes (to allow for feet to swell). I have other Bearpaws boots that are a size 9. I purchased a size 9 in the Aurelia and it was much too small - not just tight around the foot (which you would expect to ease up as you wear the boots and break them in) but much too short and no enough room in the toe box. I really wanted these to work, but there was absolutely no way even once broken in that they would fit comfortably. Because there was a long delay in shipping in December, by the time I received these they were sold out in other sizes and I had to purchase from a competitor.