Lace-ups definitely will fit better than velcro. Wide feet or narrow feet, you can lace appropriately. My first pair of shoes were Evol Royales and they lasted a year of constant climbing (and very, very bad technique!) (grin)

Royales don't have a good curve for bouldering, though. They're a great shoe for a beginner, and they last great, but they have a round front toe that doesn't lend to toe hold things.

I currently and wearing La Spotiva Tarantulas. They're one of their less expensive shoes, but they are velcro. I have very narrow feet, but by going down to a smaller size, they fit snugly and are not painful.