680 Running Shoe

I purchased the New Balance 680v9 after carefully following the provided size chart, so I expected the fit to be comfortable. Unfortunately, although I ordered the recommended size, the front of the shoe is uncomfortably tight around my toes and forefoot. What makes this especially disappointing is that I have never experienced this issue with my previous running shoes from ASICS or Brooks, even when wearing the same size. I decided to give New Balance a try this time, expecting a better level of comfort as you claim, but unfortunately the fit has been a major disappointment. At first, I thought the shoes simply needed some break-in time and that the material would loosen with use. I have now been wearing them for about two weeks, but the tightness at the front has not improved enough to make them comfortable. The issue isn't really the overall length the size I ordered matches the size chart. The problem is the lack of room across the front of the foot. I've tried loosening the laces and giving the shoes time to break in, but neither has made a significant difference. I really wanted to give New Balance a try, and I gave these shoes a fair chance for two weeks expecting them to loosen up. Unfortunately, they haven't. Compared with my previous ASICS and Brooks shoes, this has been a very disappointing experience, primarily because of the fit.