I skate almost nothing but Soletech cupsoles: Marana, Joslin, Joslin 2, KSL G6, Reynolds G6, Gamma G6, Spanky G6, Silo SC, etc.
Almost all of those cupsoles run 0.5 small, except for KSL/Reynolds/Gamma G6: they're TTS.
All the Michelin etnies run 0.5 small. Some people can get away with TTS in them, but they're not built on a TTS last since a majority of the reviews recommend to go 0.5 up on them.
The Michelin sole on Joslin, Josl1n, and Marana is the absolute best sole on the market. Hands down. It's the perfect blend of grip meets support without sacrificing too much board feel. The Joslin 2 michelin fibrelite sole is also great but it's a little more squishy. Depending on preference, it could be better or worse than the original.
The flick is consistent and the rubber does not wear down quickly. It grabs the board well and doesn't get stuck that easily like some super rubbery vulcs do.
The upper fits well on your foot and is cushioned! Comfortable and form fitting. Not boxy and not narrow choking hazards. But can be a bit stiff at first, so walking to break in is helpful.
STI insole is moderately cushioned and is not thin. Solid stock insole but removable if you want to try FP, Remind, or another insole brand. It needs a substantial insole so the shoe fits correctly, however.
All three Joslin cups and Maranas come with hidden lace loops; just gotta look for em on the inside panel across from the tongue. They've been standard since the first drop in August 2018 and work really well to protect laces!
I highly recommend trying them and you can score some of them on sale right now from Etnies website!
They usually last me months of skating! 2 months minimum with skating 3-5 days a week but I can get 3 to 4 months sometimes