hi, i'm debating between an 8 and 8.5. I have a wide foot in the front, a super low instep, and narrow heel (what a disaster!). The 8 is a little snug in the the box; there's still a little bit of wiggle room, but my toes hit the side of the shoe. Meanwhile the 8.5 has my foot swimming in it. You might be fine in the 9 if the boot stretches....Do you know if fryes will stretch in the toe box?
-turtle