I just ordered the 14's on this last batch, because the 13's were too tight the first go round. I wanted the 13.5 like I got in the Lebron X's ID, but they didnt make 13.5's for the Kobe. Even though I havent got them yet, the 13's were so uncomfortable, the 14's might be perfect. I rather have them a little too big and wear performance socks, then to get then too small and never wear them at all. But like you alluded to everyone foot is different and some people make fixes to them , if they are too small so they become bearable/correct.