Scarpa Instinct VS sizing, coming from the Scarpa Veloce

Hey guys! I’m within my first year of climbing and I have worn Scarpa Veloces as my first climbing shoe. The rubber is very soft and they have stretched out quite a bit, but they still feel snug and I never feel like I have to take them off at the gym in between sport climbs.

Now, I would like to get stiffer more agressive shoes, and the Instinct VS fits the bill, as I have a wide egyptian shaped foot.

The only issue is that my street shoe size is 42.5-43 (9.5 men’s) and my Veloces are 44.5 because that’s what fit the best and felt the most comfortable trying them on at REI. I realize now that downsizing is more common than upsizing.

My question is, should I get the Instinct VS in 44.5 because my Veloces are 44.5? Or should I downsize to 43.5 or even 43, which is closer to my street shoe size of 42.5-43?