i feel the same about nb# sizing. but i like the fact that when i get my true size(12), my feet stretch the suede to just the right. There's no 'after flop' in the shoe at all.
Agree. I have a pair of every model NB# make - and skate them - and have bought my normal size. They stretch perfectly to your foot. I wouldn't size up or down.
EDIT: Explaining that a little further...the upper on the Stratford, Logan and Quincy is soft. It's not rigid and stiff. They feel very similar to how most running shoes feel out of the box. (no coincidence) And although they are soft and ready to go, they don't breakdown, they form to your foot. I honestly wouldn't size up in any of those because you will likely hate the fit after a few sessions. As for the Brighton, it's a little more structured and rigid out of the box. It's a nice shoe, but it's my least favorite to skate in. That's not a slight at all, because it's a really nice shoe, just that those other 3 are better for skating. The heel lock in the Logan is second to none.
And NB use the same great insoles across all their shoes.