This is usually quite different than your normal “town” footwear and boot size.
Fully converted to vapor barriers years ago after reading Extreme Alpinism and testing out the concept with socks and jackets.
If you plan to go mountaineering at altitude or spend long days walking, your feet are going to swell and they need space to adjust inside.
It’s always been a balance between snug for good foot technique and having enough room to avoid pinch points and enable good circulation.