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Hi @unprocessed - I too was looking at lizard (which he said is likely delayed) but I don't know whether this extends to other exotics.
I'd strongly suggest getting in touch with G&G directly. None of us can really tell you what might or might not work. G&G know your shoe history, and would be the best placed to advise on how a different sizes/width might accommodate your feet differently, or whether it might be better to continue to apply different fittings like the ones you described. At the end of the day, though, the only one who will be able to determine what works best is you, and that'll be an evolutionary process that happens between you and G&G. I've gone through the same thing, and it's taken me upwards of 30 pairs, so you have a ways yet to go!
I hear you. For what it’s worth, my nominal size is 9.5E, but I do take a couple mods in terms or instep and also a tad extra room around the pinky toe. I recently picked up a 9.5F in the sample sale that works very well with an additional leather sock liner. I’ve never had success in going up in size though - 10 is just a tad too long. The difference isn’t much, and probably wouldn’t be obvious to an onlooker, but I know from the way the shoe has broken in the first couple steps that it’s just too long.
There are an enormous amount of variables here - both on the shoe side, and on your personal side. On the shoe side, leathers, lasts, soles and the style (laces or side elastic, oxford or derby) can all play a role. On the personal side, your foot anatomy and weight changes, socks and even time of day can play a role. If you have suddenly woken up to a difference it is often difficult to pinpoint initially, but that photo does seem to me that the fit is quite exact, and likely that you have little room for changes. The first thing to check is can your socks play a role - will a thinner sock give you more room? If not, I would definitely go in and try a size up, maybe a width adjustment too - these shoes don't come cheap. And if you are really a shoe fanatic, it might be well worth thinking about a bespoke - better have one pair of great fitting shoes than 5 ill fitting. I do hope you get things sorted out without too much financial pain.
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