This reminds me of the time I took a fitness class in college trying to lose weight. The university track coach warned us to choose shoes that fit properly He said that modern shoes don't break in anymore, and you're more likely to break your feet. He said this 199... well a long time ago. It seems that the same is true today.Nick, can't you see that the shoes on someone else's feet represent exactly how they will fit on yours? It's pretty obvious to me that you have no idea how your shoes actually fit you. Just accept that the Altras fit you better; it'll be better in the long run. Nothing can fit as well as the shoe that's marketed as foot shaped. It HAS to be the truth.
I'm with Nick, as I have four pair of minshoes. One has a few hundred miles on them, the others less than five total. Shoes fit differently.