In reply to DizzyVizion:
Shoes arrived today, and although they arrived the way Decathlon shoes normally do; loose in a bag tethered together by an elasticated bit of string- I've so far been very impressed.
First off, the front is not narrow at all. I'd say the width at the front is average. They fit me well anyways; I'm usually a size 8.5 but ordered an 8 and this was the right way to go. So downsize by a half and you should be in business.
The material quality feels nice. The suede is great; it's nice an supple, and the banding over the toes is a nice rubber, as is the banding around the sides which I feared would be plastic but isn't. The vibram sole feels really sticky too.
The laces aren't the best, but they should do the job alright.
They feel comfortable yet robust without feeling weighty. So far, so good.
But this is just from wearing them around the house. I may be going up Glencoe this Sunday to climb West Route up the Buachaille's North Buttress again. And if I do, I'll maybe wear these.