Size: My shoe size varies from manufacturer to manufacturer greatly between 47 1/2 - 49 3/4. As a comparison, Puma may be mentioned. Shoes in 48 1/2 this manufacturer are to me rather a bit too small. I bought the Skechers equalizer Persistent in 48 1/2 and they fit quite well, might even be a little tighter.
Comfort: The "Memory Foam" sole I find very soft and comfortable. Getting into the shoe is relatively straightforward and they also sit after very well, without having to constantly feel is losing the shoe.
If the shoe completed the long-term test well, I'm going to put me probably still a couple