Difference in Fit of Miura Lace vs. Velcro

Hey everyone! I tried on a pair of the Miura VS’s and they frankly put too much pressure on my big toes for me to reasonably wear them without every climb being an absolute sufferfest. Otaki’s are way better for my feet especially when it comes to pressure on the knuckles of my big toes. My question is how much different is the fit of the lace Miuras, given that they are less aggressive. I don’t have a climbing shop near me where I can just go try on shoes so advice may help a little.

In my opinion, the miura lace is much more narrow than the velcro.  They will have less room up front. The katana lace may bridge the gap regarding forefoot volume between miura lace and otaki.  It is my go-to shoe- stiff and precise but not too uncomfortable standing on your feet.  Hope that helps...

The lace version will stretch to your foot much more than the velcro. Really different shoes.

They are pretty significantly different shoes, down to the structure of the midsole. Personally, I think they show their strengths on entirely different types of routes. I love my lace miuras for trad climbing and sport climbing or bouldering that isn't overhanging. Anything significantly overhanging, especially bouldering, the VS are way better. 

I wear a US 9/ EU 42 street shoe size in most brands. Scarpa/Salewa/Adidas/Nike/La Sportiva.

The Miura VS will feel slightly more accommodating in the toe box (feels wider).
- They are better for any climbing involving overhanging climbing.
-  I wear the Miura VS in a 40 for a comfortable route climbing fit, and a 39.5 for an aggressive route climbing fit. I can size down to 39 for bouldering purposes.
- The toe box is asymmetrically shaped, for directing power to the big toe.

The Miura Lace has a very narrow fit, but the leather will stretch to accommodate different width feet (I measure a C/D width on a Brannock device).
- The Miura Lace has a very narrow, and rather shallow heel cup.
-  I wear a 39.5 for most situations. The laces easily adjust midfoot tension.
- A little more of a symmetrical toe box than the Miura VS, the Miura lace is more accommodating if a second toe is longer than a big toe.

If the Otakis fit you well, you may consider the Katana Lace - both are constructed on a tubular construction. Notice the 'tongue construction' similarities. The Otaki and Katana Laces definitely fit wider than the whole Miura series.

Have owned multiple pairs of every shoe listed here; I work for a rock climbing shoe company.

Edit: What is your normal street shoe size, and what is the EU size of your Otakis?