Sizing Savate Shoes

Dear Sifu Z:

I've been thinking of getting a pair of Savate shoes but one foot is a half-size bigger than the other. Should I just get one pair of shoes, or would I be better off getting two different sized shoes - one to fit each foot?

I have purchased 5 pairs of Savate shoes, 4 size 45, one size 44.5. (I'm an American 10.5) The 44.5 fit, the 45's were all too small. I think you'll be safe splitting the difference. they do stretch a bit. You can always take 'em to a shoemaker and have them stretched professionally. At $50 bucks a pair for shipping they get pricey.