Video není dostupné.
Omlouváme se.
How to Make Sure Your Boots Fit
Vložit
- čas přidán 16. 08. 2024
- I figured I'd throw together a few of my simple tips for helping you guys fit your boots properly. I haven't seen many people throw some of these tips out there so here ya go! Comment if you have any other tricks you use to make sure your boots, or any shoes, fit properly.
I actually did a blog post on this topic too if you want to check that out - www.themensch....
Boots in the thumbnail: bit.ly/3bPhLxC
Instagram: / the.mensch
Blog: www.themensch....
Twitter: / menschstyle
Facebook Group: / 464525460953375
#Boots
I purchased a couple pairs of Redwings in store. There was significant heal movement but the store clerks assured me this would go away as the boots broke in. They were right.
Boots may stretch in width, in length they may actually shrink. The heel slip will get better as you use them. You should have at least a thumb width space at the front of your boots. This applies to any leather shoes. I initially thought Red Wing Iron Rangers in size 11.5. As I started walking they became short and I was able to touch the front. I changed them for a size 12. I was able to use an insole for comfort. And I added a kiltie. The 12 fit much better. These are the recommendations from Nicks Handmade boots.
A fourth factor is where the ball of your foot rests in relation to the "break" area at the rear of the toe box! You want the ball of your foot to rest where the front of the boot bends.
I wish i can bookmark comment, atleast copy-paste it (on phone).
Hands down the most important factor when buying boots. It is not very relevant with sneakers but incredibly, I mean incredibly relevant with boots, especially Red Wing. This applies to the last 23 but especially the last 8!
It can affect how you fit in a number of lasts. Nick's HNW/FT last I am a size 11.5D, yet in their 55 classic last I am a size 10.5EE. It isn't about the length of the boot always but instead where your arch is, where your foot breaks on both sides(everyone's toe lengths are different too), and your volume. As an example my left foot is a C/D in volume while my left is a D/E. Meanwhile I am a 11.5D on a Brannock device with both my feet.
I have practically zero break in with Nick's FT/HNW last due to it being a near perfect fit for me. I have two pairs of boots on the FT/HNW last and only the footbed takes time. I can wear the boots 10+ hours and walk 10 miles day one. I had quite a break in with their 55 last and slowly had to take my time to break them in.
That squish you see when you walk means that the boot has more volume with your feet. Ironically I don't have that when properly sized in all the Nick's boots I have. But it is not always an indicator of an off the shelf fit. The last 8 has a lot of volume to it. It is fine to have that especially once the foot bed breaks in. The boot will be far, far more comfortable. Take it from someone who kept screwing up their Red Wing boots. Fast forward many, many, sizes later! Thank goodness for Ebay though!
I used to fit my shoes close to the tip without touching as i like my boots/shoes to fit perfectly snug, now, i somewhat lost a little sensation/sensitivity on my litle toe, big toe and the side of my feet after wearing that way for 10-15 years, thick leather don’t stretch that much, make sure you have enough space on your shoes, especially if you have a family history of diabetes.
Thank you for that, especially the diabetes reminder. My mom had one.
Agreed, you should never have your toes smushed in or the ball of your foot compressed to the point of constant pain!
@@Vultain agreed lol
Exactly what was i thinking. This guy in the video is sometimes saying the complete opposite of how i think you should choose a pair of new shoes.
True. Most Red Wings are single leather (doesn’t have a 2nd layer of leather lining found in dress boots). Single leather boots stretch a during the break in period. I measure a 9.5D so I bought a 9.5D and it was very snug. After a week of weak they were way to big. After talking w/ a RW salesperson at the store he told me he also measures 9.5d and suggested I try on 8.5d they were extremely tight. Then he had me try on his own broken in pair of 8.5d and they were extremely comfortable, perfect fit. I was shocked. This is why breaking in boots suck. You can’t wear them for more than 15min to a few hrs a day until they are properly broken in. So plan for at least 2-4 weeks of full day worth of wear and always keep a pair of comfortable shoes/boots in the car or at work during a break in period!
I agree with all these points! Something I also notice to keep in mind is the width of the shoe/boot. Most higher end companies offer different widths - you don’t need to have space between the sides and the shoe but you don’t want your foot hanging over the side of the sole!
Great vid! Keep it up
Thats a great point too! A great reason to go for higher end shoes like allen edmonds is because they offer wide sizes. I see so many guys that incorrectly size up because they have a wide foot and they end up with clown shoes! In my opinion it would be worth spending the extra money to get a shoe that fits properly, looks better, and will last a lot longer!
That 1in spacing in the lacing system is a great tip!
The most important thing in finding the correct size of a pair of boots is the distance between the heel to the ball joint (the widest part of the foot). Ball joint has to sit exactly on the widest part of the boots. Doesn't matter how much empty space in the toe box. Especially in the case of cap toe boots. Your ball joints HAVE TO sit between the stitching of the toe cap and the vamp, that's where the creases should be. If ball joints sits under the cap toe, you may end up creasing the toe cap, which will ruin the look of the boots.
Agreed, size 11D for me which is only a half size down. I think the best way to look at the iron ranger, it is a modified Munson last so a true boot last. True boot size is a half size down heel to ball or heel to toe whichever is greater. Always measure at the end of the day and wear the socks you will wear with the boots. Your goal is if need be able to wear the thickest sock with your size once broken in.
But as you said flex point is most important. Each half size is only 1/8th of an inch. P
When properly sized an iron ranger should flex before the bump toe/toe cap and eventually form a crease at the toe. CJ cook talks about this. It is how I found out I half sized down too much to a 10.5D. It caused loss of sensation, pain, and never quite broke in right. It was at the end but you have to remember your toes slide forward a bit when walking.
@Vultain Not to be to pedantic but it's one half barleycorn (1/6") not 3/8 barleycorn (1/8").
Thank you for talking about the laces, like nobody else talks about it. I got a boot that felt good everywhere else but loose around the ankle
I always bought shoes with small toe boxes, but in recent years I’ve changed this. I’d rather have a comfortable toe box as long as they don’t feel like clown shoes. Also making sure the crease is at the widest part of the shoe.
Hi- As someone who struggled a bit with boot fit, particularly with Red Wing Heritage, I agree that fit is the most important thing because it's most of what dictates comfort other than insoles, sole material, etc. There are a few points that I'd like to make because this list has some exceptions. 1. I have a "low volume" foot, meaning it's not very tall, yet I have high arches. To get Red Wing Heritage #8 last to fit (Iron Ranger, Blacksmith, Rover, Merchant, etc), my laces are closer together than what most shoe salesmen are looking for. In some brands, I need an insole to fill up this volume, but sometimes it causes other issues like the big toe rubbing on the top of the boot. 2. Heel slippage is a good point, but on a stiff new boot with a steel shank, it's nearly impossible to not have heel slippage as the leather, sole and shank haven't broken in yet. 3. Yes, leather *does* stretch, but boots don't get longer. Because feet tend to swell during the day, it's best to check for boot length and toe room at the end of the day. You never want your big toe (or any toes) to rub against the front of the boot, so at least 1/4" is wise to allow for the natural variation in feet. 4. Many shops like Red Wing have a fairly reliable method for checking fit: the widest part of the foot should be in the widest part of the boot. Unless someone has unusually long toes, this is a very reliable method. 5. I have a trick to check if your feet fit in a boot: Go to Target or a drugstore and get $1 insoles. Cheap, thin insoles. Put them in the boots and wear them for a couple hours. When you take them out, you can see exactly where your toes are relative to the insole, which will tell you where your toes sit in the boot. Once you find a perfect fit, you can take these insoles with you when trying on other boots. For example, Red Wing Heritage boots run large, as do many others like Wolverine, Chippewa, Thorogood, etc. I wear an 11.5 in most of these brands, but the size 13 insole fits in them perfectly and shows that I have just enough room for my toes.
Bradley thanks so much for this amazing information! As always, I am usually just trying to start a conversation and I absolutely admit that many of you watching know more about this than I do! As far as I know, as with clothing, shoes are made to fit the "Average" foot yet almost everyone has unique differences and variances that make it almost impossible to get a "perfect" fit. I also have a "low volume" foot and often need something to take up space vertically especially in dress shoes. Yet, sometimes I find it counter productive because the leather insole will then be blocked from taking the direct impact of my foot and molding to it. Thats why for me I rather not use an insole. I love your idea to take a cheap insole and use that as a mold to fit new shoes! Brilliant! My only hesitation would be, sometimes you have to be careful because if you wear your boots all day and realize theyre too big/small, the store might not take a return if they see they are "Worn" - obviously I always throw a fit when companies dont help out a loyal customer! Cheers and let me know your thoughts!
@@TheMensch Happy to contribute. I wasn't sure I was ever going to get a perfect fit with the Red Wing #8 last, but I had to break them in for a couple months and suddenly they were perfect. I feel bad for people trying them in the store because it's almost like ski boots: you can't feel where you toe is, so you have to guess. The insole trick takes the guesswork out...
A size 13 Insole in a 11.5? 😮
From my experience..yes I mean you can stick it in there😅 but itll be rolled up at the toe box end.
I can definitely say this with thorogoods, I can stick a size 12 insole into a 11.5 but itll be slightly rolled up at the end but might work..dont know why youd do it though.
I just did it yesterday at the store,then layed the 12 next to the 11.5, I'd say the 12 insole is a bit more then an 1/8th inch (half a index finger about) then the 11.5.
I'm very ocd and inspect everything probaly to closely 😂
But then i put the 11.5 and 12 thorogood mocks actual soles of the boot flush and flat against eachother and they litterly look like the same exact size, i think if i measured them they would be the same.
As far as fit I think the 11.5 is just a hair more snug in width then the 12.
Both feel good but I'm so indecisive I still haven't decided which size I'm getting..
I dont have hardly any heal slip in the 11.5s but read maybe I should have a little heal slip in a new boot..
Then with the 12s got a little heal slip, and it's a little looser fit (comfortable still though)
But then the 12's have about exactly my index finger of space upfront (I feel like there a little big) bit maybe that's how they should be...
The 11.5 fits snug and is as close as I can get and still not have my toe touching the end..
Man im to indisisive..I hate shoe shopping..😅
@@motov8-garage832 Red Wings, especially the 8 last (Iron Ranger, Blacksmith, Classic Chelsea, Beckman, etc) run large. A size 13 insole easily fits in a Red Wing 11.5. Thorogoods are like sneakers and don't need an insole. Buy whatever one fits without an insole.
@@BradleyHansonPhotography
Ok I'll take you're word for it, but I think I'll test that 13 insole in a 11.5 one of these days..
But ain't no way I'm going to wear a shoe without an insole😅 even a thorogood, I get that there comfortable and have that rubber foot bed in there but.. I wouldnt do that personally.
Plus I'm a full metitarcel amputee on my left foot so I actually need to wear orthotic insoles in both shoes..
That's also a big reason I have a hard time shoe shopping😬😄.
If you need to take out insoles to fit into a shoe you got to small of shoes imo..
So personally, I agree with basically everything you said but through my experience boots I had they were perfect when I first bought them shrunk a little bit when they got broken in and were too snug, so I bought some thing a little bit bigger for when the leather tightens
Phew, I think I got the right Iron Rangers in that case. I had to go a whole size and a half down from my usual. One half-size up and my heel would slip a bit and the front of the boot felt too far, like wasted space. So although it was worrying to buy such a small size I think I picked the right one.
Yeah it sounds like you made the right call! I know it can seem strange to have to size down so much but that’s perfectly normal and the boots will only stretch and loosen as you break in the leather and the footbed compresses! Let me know how break in is coming along!
I also went down a size and a half. I’m worried because they are a little tight around the midsole but I’m hoping they just need broken in. I think it’s also the style to be skinny right at the heel block.
@@remb9614 I also went down a size and a half...thinking about returning mine...way tight in the toe box. Have yours eased up on you after two months?
@@craigmichel9636 same just bought some 8.5, im 9.5 with some nikes
@@craigmichel9636 I actually returned mine for a half size bigger. I had 9 and I got a 9.5. The half sizes are just wider not longer. They felt much better right away and have not loosened up a whole lot. I’m very happy I did it. Also now I can wear thick socks if I need to
I can't stand not having at least a half inch longer than my foot but I have extremely wide feet and need that extra room even with 4 E wide boots and on cold days I want to wear extra wool socks I learned this when I was in the army . And the Army lives on its feet . IMO work boots need to be about one size bigger than actual foot size the US Army cannot be wrong about boot sizing !
Yeah I just got a pair of Thursday’s and ordered a 1/2 size down from my sneakers. They are pretty long, I have about 1” - 1 1/2” of space from toe to tip of the boot. Going to exchange for another 1/2 size smaller.
I bought a pair of work boot online (Mark's) and this was great to test them as I can only return them if I didnt wear them outside. Thank you
Iron Rangers are always too narrow for me when they fit properly in length. I refuse to go wide on them because heritage boots only come in a few styles or colors with EE AND because my heel slips in EE sizing. I wish Red Wing made more Munson style lasts with that extra room in the toe.
Yeah that’s a great call- i love the Munson ranger last although I have not been able to get my hands on a pair. I also have a wider foot than a standard 8 last like the iron ranger and I think I’d love the Munson ranger. Maybe they’ll release more! Keep an eye out!
great advice--the eyelet spread i had not heard before
Thanks! Yes to me that is a very important aspect of getting your boots to fit!
Hey guys! As this topic was being discussed, I came to this thinking:
"Its much easier to tell if shoes are too tight, than too big!"
Thats why I recommend starting a size or two smaller than your normal size and working your way up rather than the other way around which seems to be what most guys tend to do (myself included). I feel that most people dont like to size down on shoes - maybe it has something to do with an old "association" between foot size and another male body part!
You’re funny dude. 😂
I just am always scared I'll buy too small shoes and end up not using them..
@@luuxii I did this with Red Wings. I have a beautiful pair of $300 boots sitting in my closet because they squeeze the heck out of my feet. The guy in the store assured me they’d stretch. Well, they never did.
@@Inmate533 yeah, I returned a pair of Timberlands just now, the jump from 42 to 43 EU sizes is just way too much, why is there not a mid size between those..
@@Inmate533 Red Wings take forever to break in. Finally the leather footbed goes and it makes a world of difference! The biggest issue is people try wearing it too much too fast, myself included. Well I a 11.5D brannock, I found out the hard way that the 11D which was an awesome fit didn't work. I had a bit of a break in and then ended up roughly 1" apart. Finally fast forward 3-4 months of wearing them 10 miles a day and they cinch together at about a half an inch, probably have a half inch at the laces. If I wear a heavy weight sock from Darn Tough they still feel good. But otherwise the arch in them makes them feel sloppy. My heel to ball ratio isn't quite right. The footbed sunk in and it made a tremendous difference!
Sadly if I were to wear them with a Kirkland wool sock I now feel it in my left foot. It reminds me of when I had plantar fasciitis. Long story short the 10.5D while it was a bit too tight was my size. Fast forward with that and while the break in was far worse I eventually hit that coveted 1" between my laces and the fit feels nigh perfect! Downside was I could only wear them 2-4 hours a day initially without mass discomfort. Listen to your body. Have other footwear to change out into and eventually it will fit you. But break in on these for me was around 1000-1500 miles and 75-100 wears or so.
Best way is really to measure your feet on a Brannock device for proper size and width and work from there. Never go for snug fit and assume they will stretch and always make sure there is enough room in the toe box. A slightly loose heel or too much volume can always be fixed with heel lifts and insoles, but you can’t fix the boots if the toe box too small or narrow. Length is easy to measure, put on the boots but don’t lace them up then move your feet as far forward as you can, then make sure you can comfortably insert a finger in the gap at the back.
Appreciate your input! I guess for me snug is what you described. I would never say buy too tight but there are a lot of boots that will stretch width wise the more you wear them. Specifically with cork insoles too as your foot creates an impression over time, there will be a bit more room in the shoe. Thanks for watching Eric!
The Mensch on Menswear ...agree. Our subjective definition of snug could be different :) I really mean ‘tight’ when I say snug but I think you mean more along the lines of well-fitting. Good video, btw.
What if I feel the heel is perfect, but the toebox might be a bit too tight?
On those DMS ,you have leather laces that might make it harder for both sides to meet better. I've always straight laced them so both sides pretty much touch.
im glad you noticed that! I did that on purpose because like you said, they do help take up some more room. Im actually a size 9.5 but DM doesnt make half sizes and so I needed to size up. This resulted in a lot of extra room on the main part of the boot so I added a foam insert and these leather laces to make them a bit more snug. The original laces were thinner and my foot was sliding all over the place giving me blisters!
@@TheMensch is a boot too big if an insert is needed
?
Excellent video! Exactly what I was looking for.
I’m definitely changing my iron rangers from D to EE
They feel tight
Leather boots don’t stretch (or at least you should absolutely not depend on it), and you should have at least 0.5 to 1inches of room in front of your toes.
Iron ranger stretch insanely much haha trust me I got 3 of em
@@JMP-ETTANhow much do they stretch lengthwise ?? Thank you.
Leather shoes do stretch. Width wise yes length no
I came to say width yes, length no. Someone beat me to it
Thank you Gents.
HI You should have mentioned that Doc"s come in U.K sizing and if someone is a US 10 they should start with a UK 9 and that the Docs are also a wider footbed to start with which makes a difference in sizing also. To many people try to buy number instead of fit now days
On your 3rd note. If my toes are touching the front end of the boot and I go a half size down. Won't the whole shoe get shorter length wise? This will cramp up my toes? The leather may stretch but the sole doesn't. Did i understand it correctly?
Ha!....I caught that too.....I believe he meant to say "go a half size up"......
I did indeed - my wife is right, I’m not perfect after all!
I bought my first pair of Iron Rangers the other day not before watching your video twice and writing down your key point advice. It helped me a great deal when struggling between two sizes that both fit to eventually make the right decision. Big thanks to you!
Very helpful content I appreciate your videos. I finally bought my first pair of iron rangers today and they are super snug. The sales person said it should feel like a firm handshake, but after 40 minutes my toes felt like I had them in a vice. I can wiggle my toes but it feels tight. Do they really stretch and get more comfortable? I’m normally a size 11 and sized down to a 9.5. I tried a 9 that was too tight then the wide. I almost wish I tried the 10 before walking out with the 9.5
You defiantly should have tried the 10 too just to be sure but I think you should stick with the 9.5 - give them at least a month. My feet hurt REALLY badly when I first got them too but the leather eventually will loosen up (you’ll all of a sudden notice a huge change in the leather softness) and I think you’ll be happier with them in the long run
I usually wear a 10 in most nikes and 9 in Chucks. They talked me into 8.5D. I got two pairs a year ago and haven’t worn them much. They still fee like it’s a big squeeze on the sides. The length seems to be fine. It’s almost as if the big toe/ball area is just on the edge of the sole. They said the 9 was too big. I should go try a 9 again just for the heck of it. Wondering if I should wear them a lot more or take them to a cobbler to stretch them. Hard to believe I got the 8085 and 8084 a year ago and have barely worn them. Thoughts?
you are right size 10 .
@@PDM-95 I’m the same size as you. Fit was the same for me where it was tight in the toe box. I purchased some boot stretchers and widened them and they’re perfect now
@@PDM-95 I put in boot trees at the end of each wearing. Overtime I feel that helped stretch the toe box as well. Once the footbed breaks in though you'll have plenty of room in the footbed. Just go slow with the break in, 20 minutes, then 40, 2 hours, etc. Your toes should never feel numb and they shouldn't be touching the ends. I found the thinnest lightweight darn tough wool sock makes for an awesome break in before switching to a medium weight hiker once broken in. We all have different volume and as silly as it sounds even the sock you wear affects your break in!
Good advise a have a 5 pairs of Caterpillar boots always size 10 when you break them a comfortable boot I bought to pairs timberland boots which seems wider in the toe and not sure if should have got a size 10.5 I'm near the of the boot but not toughing. When I was younger people always use to if you are a size 10 you by the 11 boot.
I need help now. lol. my foot is 10.5 inches in length around 26.5 cm. what size chukka boot should i get?
If it helps, my feet are 29.1 cm long and I have the red wing Chukka in 11 uk. I have about a thumb's width toe space, about 9mm.
purchased some 8111’s yesterday went down a full sz, as soon as i put the half sz down the salesman could already tell they were too big. The full sz down felt tight as they should since the leather will stretch
Yup! That’s what I always recommend! Glad you got a pair 💪
My iron rangers are a bit tight around the midsole but they are brand new so I’m hoping it’s a break in thing and not a sizing issue. I have plenty of room everywhere else
Yah I think you’ll find they loosen up significantly after a few months of wear. For me it took like 3-4 months until I noticed the leather and insole really softening up. Cheers!
Did the tightness around midsole ever go away.? Cause I went to try a pair on and notice the midsole was tight
@@topranked5465 I actually had to exchange mine for a half size bigger. Much better and much more comfortable. Maybe the others would have stretched but it would have killed my feet. If these stretch I can still lace them tighter no big deal. Now with redwing the sizing is kinda weird. Half sizes up are more width, whole sizes up are more length. For example 9.5 is the same length as 9, just wider than 9. Size 10 is same width as 9.5 with more length and 10.5 gives you more width and so forth. Hope that helps.
@@TheMensch two months into breaking my 9 8084. I will not accept defeat despite how shredded my feet feel after what the Rangers did to them.
Unless there are new ways regarding shoes fitting I'm not aware of, the foot should not touch the edge of the shoe neither when trying them being seated, nor when walking...
So those things being said..., the method going a half size down from the size when you already touch the edge of the shoe, doesn't work at all, unless you like to be unconfortable in your shoes and have black/thick nails all the time...!
The leather stretches in width, but never in lenght, which brings us to the following example:
- initially you have a pair of shoes or boots in 11.5 D,
- while wearing them you might get to a 11.5 E, as leather will stretch (distend) over time,
- you can not reach to a 12 D, as the shoes are build not to stretch in lenght but only in width.
It has been proven that more than 70% of the population wear shoes that are not properly fitted to their feet...
You want to align the widest part of your foot to the widest part of the boot. That may leave you with some space between your toes and the boot but that's fine. Your feet swell and expand through out the day. Boots stretch width wise but not length wise. If your boots are too narrow, as they stretch width wise, the front of the boot will be pulled forward, making your boots feel short. Proper fit length and width wise is very important.
Thanks so much for this insight Miguel! Thats a really great point about how as the width of your boot expands, it will shorten the length of the boot and I find this to be the case as well. Just another reason to prioritize width of the boot over the length of the boot! I find that people generally err on buying boots that are too big because they want that initial stretching of the leather width to go easier but in the long run, your boots will end up way too big and it will result in slipping and sliding of the foot!
Here's my experience with sizing. First, I have something called morton's toe, where the second toe is longer than the first toe (normally called the "big toe"). This is actually fairly common, please research and see the problems that can occur if you do noy get the proper size shoe. So when sizing, also consider sizing to the length of your longest toe, not necessarily your "big toe".
I wound up going a full size down. Tried half size smaller, too big. I even went down a size and a half, too tight in the toe box and while my long toe didn't touch the front, it was very very close. I also had the ball of my feet start to go numb, and that was just the "try on process".
The full size down allowed me to comfortably wear them with an arch support insole. For me, arch support with the IR's is needed. They feel like sneakers now.
I am also looking at the Nick's Robert boot. They come with a high arch (arch support) already built in.
Anyway, I guess the cliche thing to say is that everyone's foot is different and probably best to get fitted in the store for the best result.
I too have Morton’s Toe which I believe has caused/created a large callus at the underside of the big toe joint(s). This causes my big toe tonail bed to tilt upwards so I appreciate the RW Moc Toe 8863 toe height.
I have narrow feet & have worn Whites, Nicks & Wesco (Smokejumper/Hotshots/Workmaster) over the past 30 years (retired wildland firefighter) - both off-the-shelf & custom sized.
I wore 11-B in those styles but ended up buying the RW MT in 10-D. Seems to fit as well as they can not being a narrow width or custom sized.
I actually started my firefighting career 40 years ago wearing RW logger boots in 10-C!
@@johnnyhorizon8368 Cool!!!!
I ordered a great pair of boots. really good looking. I already picked a size down from my sports shoes. but heel is falling out, toes are half an inch from touching the front. it pains to have to return them.
There will always be another pair!
So you think they are too big i guess?
I just bought a pair of Solovairs and I don't know if I should change to a size smaller. The lacing on them is like you describe being too tight and the heel feels a little bit loose, even with them tightened all the way. Problem is, with the size down my big toe was touching the front. Not like pushing but touching. Length is pretty much perfect with these. Can insoles be enough to fix the heel issue or should I exchange them for a size down?
Really good question and I think it depends on how tight the smaller size is- I think if the size smaller is causing pain in the toe when it touches the edge of the boot it’s a problem but as long as that isn’t causing pain I think size down. As it is the boot will break in and stretch so you will only get more room as you wear them
I have a pair of Solovair 6 eye in UK size 8: they are perfectly snug BUT in length a tiny bit too short, meaning that I can walk in those, with very thin socks of course, but at the end of the day I am really looking forward taking them off. Just then bought a size UK 8.5: length is perfect but way too roomy. Insole and thick sock helps but basically don't like using them without. If only my feet were literally 0.3cm shorter... :)
@@gianmichelezappia3434 Yeah I've had them for a few months now and they really are perfect length wise but I have to wear them with thick socks or they fit way too loose in the ankle. With thick socks or my pants tucked in though, they work very well but even then the lace almost closes up completely. Don't really know why they expect that people with bigger feet necessarily have thick ankles.
Great tip but I’m still not sure if I have the right fit. The length of both of my Red Wing boots fit fine . The trouble I am having is with the width. I can only wear thing socks with my Red Wings boots. I am a D width in all my shoes. Was I supposed to get a EE in the Red Wings? I don’t want wide ass looking boots. I don’t hear anyone saying they’re a EE and they can wear winter socks with their boots. What is the problem with my feet? Again... *I don’t want EE width boots and have my feet look wide af* .
You bring up a tough point - you could definitely go to the store and try on the wide boots and see if they fit better and don’t look wide af. Or you can hope that over time the waist of the shoe will stretch a bit and accommodate your wide foot. It’s all a learning experience so I wouldn’t feel like it’s a total waste of time and money if you stick with the D width. You could also try different lasts - I know the moc toe last is much wider than the iron ranger last so that may be a good boot for you whereas for my foot I prefer the iron ranger
I know this is a year old, but just for some peace of mind, the difference between a d and an ee in iron rangers is an 8th of an inch. Not enough to make the boot look too wide.
So what do you reommend for sizing when using insoles like Dr. Scholl gels or Redwing leathers? The main issue I find is the length of the foot doesn't change but you usually have to go up .5 size to make sure you give room for the insole. I wear a 9.5 in every other show EXCEPT Redwing IR. To get a perfect glove fit I need an 8D....so if I want insoles, I would need 8.5D? Then I will have more room between end of boot and toes which I don't need....
That’s a tough call because I haven’t worn insoles with my IR - I use red wing insoles on the moc toes because I have a low instep and the in the Mocs I need a little lift for a secure fit. For those I haven’t sized up because I just need lift. I would say if the length isn’t a problem and you just want a more snug feel you won’t have to size up. If they fit right now and you just need the comfort of an insole then size up. Hope that helps!
@@TheMensch What size do you wear in IR without insoles and what size do you wear in a your moc with
insole? Trying to figure out for a pair of 877's and considering insole. My 6" is pretty snug side to side. Toe is great but heel still has a bit of slip if I don't tie on ther tighter side. Currently have 8.5 IR and 6" mocs without insoles.
I tried on a pair of Red Wing Rovers size 7.5D, my forefoot was hanging over the sole. I could feel my side of my foot was hurting so bad. I guess I needed an E width. The Rovers last is 23
Mike! Im really glad you were able to notice that though! It def is worth buying that E width (EE according to RW I think) and perhaps paying a bit more for the correct fit. I guarantee it will be better in the long run - and especially with Red Wings which should last you a lifetime!
when i bought my first Blundstones I was told that they are "clunky boots" they are oversized for comfort and once you get used to that clunky cowboy boot feeling they are comfortable (Redbacks are probably better)
In the past my friends and I referred to this as the “clown shoe” issue with them, thinking the chisel toe would be a solution (in reality the chisel toe dress shoes are longer than the regular and require a size down and the toe box isn’t as wide which I think creates a gap) Ive realized with trying out the sizes for a new purchase and not relying on my “size” (bc my feet grew) but on mm measurements, the blundstones are totally different when you get a glove fit and break them in. As long as the length is right the half size is the same length as the singular size but wider. I think if you can get a fit on blunies THATS good length wise the rest will likely break in well, but I’m about to test the theory. I’m still conflicted abt the chisel toe bc I like the look. Anyone have any experience with it long term fit wise? The size I have that “fits” I keep tripping over.
@@obscuriosities I've owned 4 pairs over the passed 10 years. Most fit clunky except for 1- the Chisel toe in rugged black. I thought I would try a size smaller and at first the boot felt tight and needed a break-in (unlike the clunky ones I've had). After awhile they began to feel more comfortable but eventually I got a crack in the leather where it bends, never has this happened with and of my other smooth leather and loose fitting blundstones. I would not suggest sizing down with these. And btw after a while the Chisel toe softens and it begins to look like a square toed work boot, which is really not a good look.
And just an added note; I've worn blundstones for years until I switched it up and bought a pair of Doc Martens Chelsea boots and I found that although the leather is a little bit thicker and the boot is a little bit heavier in general i find they are more comfortable.
Good video again, good tips for us new boot guys 👌
Thanks so much and glad to hear youre a new boot aficionado! Get any boots lately? or if not, which do you have your eye on?
My typical shoe size is 10, and I got some timberland boots today. I got 9 cuz they fit tighter but there tight on the side of my foot next to my toes (wide feet) and it makes it a little uncomfy. I tried 9.5, there comfier then 9 but loose. Can’t pick or don’t know which ones right. Plz help!
To me, one of the most important factors is whether the ball of my foot is right above the widest part of the sole. In other words, the widest part of my foot should be at the same place as the widest part of the shoe.
The problem you get is when you have a wide foot & the only way you get the width you need is by getting a boot/shoe that is really too long (probably half a size). In some cases it may even feel OK, but to me it doesn't look right when the shoe is too long.
Yes!! That is a major issue and why I recommend all the more so for guys with wide feet to buy red wings or Allen Edmonds - u can buy wide sizes!
I wear a 12d normally but had to get an 11d in my iron rangers, they had the proper lace spacing, instep and ball of foot area in the right place, and they were snug on the sides of my foot. The 11.5d felt sloppy. Unfortunately my issue usually lies in the toes, i have long monkey toes and so when it fits width wise usually the shoe is too short for my toes, no problem in that area with the iron rangers though, i was shocked!
cavemaninasuit haha I had a good laugh when you wrote “monkey toes” 🐵
But very interesting that you didn’t have this issue with Red Wings! I like to assume that the lasts they use are from back when they put more time into proper last shape and so naturally they tend to fit better than a lot of modern cheap boots! My iron rangers are also my best fitting shoe as I noted in the video. It’s really amazing how I didn’t notice how poorly some of my other shoes fit until I actually had a pair that was perfect!
@@TheMensch I feel the same way, my Thorogood Moc Toes feel weird now haha!
@@cavemaninasuit ive heard such great things about thorogood mocs though! haha I actually didn't like the the foam insole they put inside their boots and prefer the Red Wing leather footboard! How have yours aged?
@@TheMensch well the foam is actually very comfortable, i have the moc toes with the safety toe for work boots so i can't speak on the non safety toe. However, the outsoles are doing great as far as wear and the leather is very supple. I'd say they're well worth the 170$ i paid for them on Amazon. Being someone that walks on concrete all day i don't know that the leather insole would have done well for work. I've found the leather on the toe susceptible to damage, probably because of the softness of the leather, but overall they're very nice. Ive had many compliments on their looks!
@@cavemaninasuit yeah I would absolutely agree that the foam insert is best for someone working on hard surfaces such as concrete. They are definitely the better value for a workboot. My biggest objective knock on them is for sure that the more "supple" a leather is, usually the quicker it is to deteriorate. I find the same with any shoe. A lot of people praise "supple" leather but softness is usually correlated to quick to wear out.
Im a C width and i can get away with wearing my iron rangers which are D width with some medium weight wool socks. But yes the vamp ends should not meet when tied, especially if they are new since leather will stretch.
Luis Sauceda yes! So glad you agree! Yeah I feel that a lot of bootmakers should narrow the vamp ends. It’s a similar issue with dress shoes and buckling for me. I see so many guys with shoes where the vamps ends are practically overlapping and there is a ton of gapping around the ankle. I think people buy bigger because they think it’s comfortable but in the long run it’s not how you’re going to get the best out of your shoes
It’s also very important for the heel cup to fit comfortably. I’m currently trying to decide between a 9.5EE and 9EE on iron rangers and the heel cup on the 9s hurt both my heels with every step I take. My right foot is in between a 9 and 9.5 on brannock and my left foot is exactly a 9.5. Both feet are ee width. I tried a 9.5D and they’re just monstrously tight on my feet. To the point where no amount of stretching would ever make them comfy. My issue is that the 9.5 on my right foot has just a skosh of heel lift when ascending stairs. None when I’m walking, only when climbing stairs. So I’m sitting over here panicking with $700 worth of boots in front of me trying to figure out which ones to keep. The 9.5s feel snug but comfortable right out of the box, and the 9s just hurt my feet pretty much constantly. I wore the 9s for about 12 hours and walked a lot and nothing ever changed. I don’t know what to do though as I don’t want the 9.5s to end up stretching too much and becoming unwearable.
Try a foot sole insert on the smaller foot.
is a little bit of heel slippage not good? I read that it will disappear over time if everything else of the boot fits well, which is the case with my boots.
thank you for mentioning this! I also heard this being said in other videos and on shoe websites, but I think this information is misleading. I find that if your shoe has a smooth leather lining, as dress shoes usually do (see Allen Edmonds shoes) then at the beginning of break in that back heel is going to feel super slippery against the smooth leather, especially with a dress sock (that is very smooth and prone to slipping around). Really, as that smooth leather lining breaks down due to friction, your heel with get some grip and stop slipping. Sometimes dress shoes will have a suede back heel cup to make this process easier (see beckett simonon). But- I think a lot of guys hear this and think that shoes that are slightly big are meant to be that way. Its much easier to tell if shoe is too tight than too big- thats why I recommend trying small sizes and working your way up, rather than what mist guys do which is buying a size up and their "normal size"
@@TheMensch My foot would not fit in a smaller size, I will try to wear it more often to see if it gets better. Thanks
@@EmreY25 if you are experiencing heel slippage there are definitely ways to try to get that heel cup more secure. check out this product for example and let me know what you think: amzn.to/2JEMsIH
Thanks for good tips!
I recently bought a pair of iron rangers and have only had the chance to wear them for a few hours. I tried them on with the thicker socks I own and they felt pretty comfy and I have wide feet. I typically wear a 10.5EE but fit snugly into a 9 regular. I put them on this morning and I don’t have a ton of pressure squishing my toes together but I can feet what feels like the bottom of my foot getting almost folded or pinched together. It’s weird to explain and am tempted to return and try a 8.5 wide. I have a good 1/4” from the end of my toes to the end of the boot. Any suggestions?
I think you should at least go Try on the 8.5E- it’s always worth giving them a shot. I myself have an 8E in these and think they’re just ever so slightly more comfy for my toes
It depends on the last of the boot. Some lasts have more volume on the instep which would make the laces closer together. The most important part of the fit is the balls of your feet should line up with the widest part of the boot and should be comfortably snug NOT TIGHT. They should feel comfortably snug out of the box.
Truest statement for the length right here. Yea your foot can slide forward up till the end of the shoe with laces untied but as soon as you tighten the laces and the ball of your foot is at the widest part you will have no problems at all when you tie em up.
Yeah I agree with both of you guys! Talking about instep could be a whole video in itself but I also find that instep is an issue in dress shoes for me. For some reason some companies have a lower instep and it results in buckling around the ankle no matter how small the size is. It’s interesting because I don’t think i Have an abnormal foot at all but yet some brands just make their shoes like that. I actually just bunched up some tissues and put it in the back quarter of the shoe and that helped but i need to get a proper insert!
The Mensch on Menswear for instance I have a pair of Alden Indy’s that fit perfect, balls of feet line up with widest part of boot and heel is locked in. Toe room is irrelevant as long as your toes don’t hit the front. The Trubalance last is very roomy especially on the instep. Compared to my Iron Rangers my Indy laces are closer together but that’s the nature of the last.
The Mensch on Menswear the first thing you should look at in a fit is whether or not the balls of your feet line up with the widest part of the boot. Toe room is irrelevant as long as your toes are hitting the front.
This applies to the likes of Iron Rangers... they shouldn’t fit tight out of the box but comfortably snug.
I’ve found when fitting combat boots, yes I know most of you won’t be doing this, for hard use I get them where they are nice and snug at the heel. The instep on top is a little tight but not painful and my big toe just touching the front. Then wear and place shoe trees on tight overnight when I’m not wearing them. This method provides me with a snug comfortable fit after break in. It’s SUPER important to have a snug fit after break in if you are going to be hiking around/patrolling. Your feet will be hamburger if you have improperly fitted boots after a 12k forced march with body armor and a 45-55 pound pack+ weapon.
Is the redwing’s size chart accurate? I’m thinking of getting the iron rangers but I’m debating on whether to get the 8US(26cm) or the 9US(27Cm) . My feet measured on paper is 26.5 cm and normal size 9 shoes fit okay for me but I’m not sure if it’s the same with the iron rangers . Any advice?
Can you reviews Whites and Nicks they are the best boot makers in USA for heavy duty out doors people working or hiking and they can make a boot to your foot they are price is high and lead times are long but well worth it !!
I just bought wolverine jenson boot the instep is really tight but the toe is roomy and comfortable and the heels is spot on ( no playing or what so ever and it’s like hugging my heel ) , the problem the instep is tight and the laces are more than 1 inch apart ! Idk if that style of the boot or not ! Should I wait to break in ?
That’s a tough call. I think the instep should definitely be snug because it keeps you in place while you move. It will definitely stretch too. My philosophy is definitely go as tight as possible while still maintaining room in the toe box. So id say if the length of the shoe is long enough, keep em. But you could always order another pair in a half size up and see if it’s better and then return the pair you don’t want. I know Nordstrom rack has the jensen for a good price right now and u can return easily to stores or by mail!
The Mensch on Menswear amm is too hard now to return them since i am living overseas,, the boot is really comfy except in the instep ,, I think i will keep it, if i re order half size large there will be a lot of play area in sides and heel which is something really annoying, more than a tight instep
The Mensch on Menswear , after few days of wearing them it’s actually molded to my foot and fit like a gloves, it’s snug but not tightly
one of my boot is tight but the other fits fine
This actually a huge problem for me - no matter what king of shoes. My heel always moves. I wear a size 10 and a D width. I call my problem a ‘low volume ‘ foot. I guess that’s a shallow instep. The only thing that helps is an insert.
Yeah! I have a very similar problem where I get too much buckling on most of my dress shoes because the instep is too shallow! It’s as if they need to raise the back half of the footboard. I actually just stuffed some tissues into the heel of a new pair of loafers but I really should be getting a proper insert!
jeff anco darn Jeff that sounds really annoying! I have a similar issue with dress shoes where it feels like I need the back half of the footboard to be raised up a half an inch. It’s interesting because while some brands fit me fine, other brands seem to have a lower instep which results in buckling and gaping by the ankle. It’s actually very frustrated and I always have to settle for something that’s a bit off in sizing. I actually just stuffed a tissue into a pair of loafers I got that were buckling and that seemed to help.
I feel your pain.
@@jeffanco9367 haha thanks jeff - one day we should be so lucky as to afford - dare I say - custom made boots!!
just a comment that people can always use in insole if the boots stretch out
True!
Hi my name is Rob, thanks for your videos, do you think its ok to buy used iron rangers? thoughts?
This is an issue that I have with my Wolverines. With my orthotics, a size 11 was too tight on the top of my foot, but with a size 11.5, the orthotics fit, but I have just under an inch of toes room. I might return them.
Yeah finding a pair that fits perfectly in my experience is really asking for too much - if you find them uncomfortable and won’t wear them I would say return them and just keep searching for a pair that fits better
@@TheMensch That's what I ended up doing. A store near me sells Canada West boots and I found that the Moorby 2801 fit really well my orthotics in a 10.5. Probably because they were 2E width.
how long have you had your iron rangers? They are still so light in color. I've had mine for a few months, conditioned them twice and they are so dark. I use leather milk. Wish I could keep them light in color.
At the time of this video it was around a year. I try only to condition them once or twice a season and only use smiths leather balm which is al natural and won’t darken the leather too much. I highly recommend for retaining the original color of your boots
No matter what you use it will darken the leather. I use saphir which darkens much less than other brands but just know it will get dark over time. Keep in mind most people over condition shoes. You can go a long time without, especially with the oil tanned leather. It’s only my opinion, but I only condition my shoes when they start to look dry and that’s about once a year. The color really shows when the leather isn’t soaked with conditioner. I brush them when they are dirty and I have a microfiber towel with a touch of mink oil in it that I wipe them off with
I’ll have to throw away my newly purchased iron rangers. They are too big and the red wing store here in Reno does not do exchanges.
So all of the boot fits great except the top of my foot. The midfoot I think it's called. It's a tad tight, rest fits alright. Should I size up or are they going to stretch a bit?
Hey, I have the same thing slightly, I received my boots on Tuesday, it's now Friday and I've been wearing them around the house and any slight discomfort I felt has lessoned considerably. I also have just noticed they are creasing ever so slightly in that spot. My boots are nubuck leather. I hope this helps, if you're still debating them!
I recently bought 8085 but I felt that they cut my circulation on my forefoot and they almost started to hurt without even walking! I chose to return them and order size wide ee! I know I have to stretch them but without walking they hurt and they left marking on my foot with just using them for about 10 minutes. I hope and the new size fits them a little better!
I think that was a smart move - just keep in mind they may be a bit longer now. You may want to be careful and order a size down in the EE width so just keep that in mind before deciding which to keep
How was the boot ? Is fine now ?
@@watchmanexpert Definitely it feel good, the first pair didn't fit properly, but after trying this pair a bit wider and after a while, they feel more comfortable and adapt to your foot👌🏻
So I got a pair of Belleville 390 DES and they fit me well, but after walking a bit the heel comes loose as I can raise it inside the boot a bit, less than an inch. I think it's because I need to tighten a bit more the laces, they are a whole size below my normal size. Do you have any recommendations as how to fix that? Thank you in advance :)
Yes! I think that is a common problem - I fix that by actually tying the laces around the back of the heel while skipping the topmost eyelets or speedhooks. To me that problem is cause when the boot collar doesn’t hug your leg properly. It doesn’t mean the boot is too big necessarily but try tightening the laces around the ankle or tying them around the back of the boot 👍
@@TheMensch awesome, I'll try that. Thank you very very much
@@TheMensch hello there! I tried tightening more the laces and tying them around the back of the heel as you said and they fit perfectly, thank you very very much!!
Doc Martin does not sell half sizes i wear 8.5 shoe should i buy a 9 or 8
I too have chronically worn boots and shoes that are too tight. Now I’ve found that I’m buying them too loose… can’t win 😂
Wow the video is really useful
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed!
I tried on a 10.5 d iron ranger. Length is perfect. I think the width is too tight. So I tried on a red wing that they had in EE and it was too wide. It was not an iron ranger though. It feels so tight on the sides that it could be hard on the leather. Any suggestions?
Gareth Treloar did you buy the iron rangers anyways?
Thanks for the question Wes- my experience was that it took almost 6 months of continual wear for the leather to really soften up. So if you’re past returning them I’d say try to push through slowly. Also for me, boots must be snug so they mold around your foot and your foot doesn’t end up sliding around in boots that are too big. Especially if the EE was too wide I think you’ll be ok. Are they the amber harness leather 8111?
The Mensch on Menswear the pair I tried on were the 8085 copper rough and tough.
What size sneaker are you vs. your iron rangers? I’m torn! I’m an 11 sneaker so I ordered 10 and 10.5 iron rangers like you mentioned with the free shipping. Neither of them have heel slip. I can barely lace up the 10’s (in fact I had to skip the top lace all together) and can barely wiggle my toes but the 10.5 seem like I have excessive toe room and they also look floppy. They both have 1” of space between the laces also. I’m leaning towards the 10.5 because I sized down in dress shoes to eliminate toe room and that was a mistake. I can’t even get a thumb behind my heel at all. Thoughts? Great channel!
Thanks for the question! It may be you’re in between a 10 and 10.5 so you’re gonna have to go with your gut. I’m always a size down kind of guy but if you’re in pain on the 10s and can’t even lace them up I don’t think they’re an option as boots are intended to be fully laced
I went with the 10 which are a full size down from brannock and sneaker size, and after 5 months of break in I’m starting to think I could have went with a 9.5. I’ve never had such a strange time fitting boots.
may i know your height and built? and which brand are those greenish pants on the thumbnail. Thanks!
I'm planning to buy iron ranger. My foot length is 26 cm, I'm wearing red wing 8130 size 8E. What size should I get? Thank you
I don't think they make sizes that accomodate feet longer than 2 meters...
my foot length in cm without socks is 27.5 cm, according to the size chart for the red wing merchant 27.5 cm corresponds to US 9.5, does this mean I have to take this size or can I also take the size US 9 which corresponds to 27 cm , might it be even better?
I think you should go for the smaller size personally - from my experience I rather the boots slightly more snug and have them loosen up over time and I think the sizing chart likes to err on the bigger size but I think you should go down to the size US9
I hope a US9 worked for you in this case if you actually went for it. Had I seen this post earlier I would have advised against. My right foot (the bigger/wider one) measures 27.8 cm which corresponds to a 10.5US, almost 11 on a Brannock device. I have a pair of broken in IRs in a size 9US. The big toe rests against the toe box wall and while standing the toe nail does not touch the top of the toe box (nor the end of the shoe). While walking i can feel the toenail hit the very edge of the toe box bump and lightly brushes the front of the toe box and I find it uncomfortable. As you walk in broken-in shoes, even thought the heel is locked your toes splay and the foot gets a bit longer. I remember trying these on with a pair of mid to light weight, more of a light weight but not dress socks and I am regretting it now. I wish they were at least a 9.5US or maybe even a 10US. Yesterday I got a pair of Hawthorne Blacksmiths (#3344) in a 9.5 US and am definitely going to order a 10US to compare and to make sure I am not having a too small boot again.
@@MihailoJankov my feet are 275mm exactly when standing (under weight), and I on the RedWing No8 Last I always get size 8.5 - I guess my foot is low volume, but it is interesting how people choose different sizes even when foot length appears to be the same...
@@joelintl2226 yeah, I've noticed the same thing. It's about the personal preference too. I can't stand too tight shoes and prefer a bit more space lengthwise. That being said if a shoe is too loose that can cause all sorts of problems too. The good thing though is that it's much easier to fit a bit bigger than a shoe that's too small. When it comes to the RW last #8, I don't know what to think anymore. My left foot is a bit smaller than the right and a 9.5 in IR or Blacksmiths is perfect but then the toes on the right foot get squished. On the other hand the pair I wear is a size 10 (ended up keeping the 10s and returning the 9.5s) and the left boot is a tad loose, not much but enough to remind me that my feet are of different size. It's cold here where I live now and my feet don't swell as much as they do in the warmer part of the year. I will report back here after summer. I think they'll fit better when it gets warmer. When I slip in the leather footbed by RW they feel exactly the same as the 9.5 felt so I go without them. I might use them with thinker socks though.
Just a quick remark here, when it comes to RW sizing and last #8 a US9 is marked as EUR 42 and 27.0 cm. I measured the footbed and it's about 28 cm (Half inch longer than marked), my US10 Blacksmith's footbed is 29cm long. So yours US8.5 are I would guess 27.5 cm which is the exact length of your feet.
@@MihailoJankov I'll admit that I prefer a snug fit, which should steer me away from RedWing in the first place, with my rather low volume foot. Also I prefer my shoes to be sized so when I roll off my foot, my toes touch the front ever so slight.
I have had luck with size 8.5 on most RedWings except for the Postman - it must have been indeed a footbed of 275mm or similar. All the others are closer to 280mm, which I consider ideal for my feet.
Funny fact: I just got myself two new pairs of Rovers, both in size 8.5. The copper rough and tough fits really nicely lengthwise, but the black harness is about 3mm longer...not only inside, but also outside...I had tried size 8, but that was clearly too short for me. Quite a significant difference for a company with "great quality control".
Even though they fit nicely length wise, I added hard leather insoles (2mm thick) to both of them, so I get that snug fit...not to add any comfort, but just to fill up the space better.
I feel that's the best fit I can get from RedWing and I have ben happy with my round toes in the past as well.
Darn I bought some IR and have about 1-1/2” of extra toe room will this be a serious problem down the line? Also I kinda broke them in a bit so I’m not sure they’ll take them back
Hmm tough call. Do they feel loose now? For me the room in the front of the boot isn’t as important as how you feel in the heel cup. If there is no slippage in the heel then I think you should be ok!
How much wider is Wide to Rugular ?
Do you own both the Iron Ranger & Wolverine 1000 Mile boot? If so, what size did you go with for both? I have the Iron Ranger and had to size down 1 1/2 sizes. The boot fits huge!
Thank you!
YOUNG MC haha yes they definitely do run large! I own a pair of 1000 miles and also use a size 9 just like my Red Wings. I think the classic 1000 miles run the same as red wings. I wonder if they do that on purpose? 🤔
Thanks for the reply! This is great to know because no store by me carries 1000 mile.
@@youngmc5040 are u buying a pair online?
Yes, I plan to. My issue is that I also have a bit of a wider foot with an E but nobody ever has E. Most have D and sometimes EE. That is the reason I was shocked I went down 1 1/2 shoe sizes from my sneakers and I didn’t need to go with a wider size.
Proven sizing technique sir!
Thank you!
What are the boots at 1:58?
Could anyone help me out? I bought a pair of Wolverine 1000 mile boots from amazon size 9D. I'm a 10.5 in running shoes but can fit a size 10 in regular shoes. I think these might be slightly too narrow, but I have been wearing them all day at home with no pain/issues after not using the top rung of the boot. Here are some pictures ofme wearing the boot: imgur.com/a/TQjtv4k
I'm thinking a size 9E might have been better but is there any danger with wearing a boot like this if it's just snug and not painful? Also I tried not tying the top wrong later after I took those pictures and they seemed to fit better that way.
Hmm it’s tough to tell - it looks like you have a massive spread between eyelets which you’re right about - probably an E would have been better. Although I think with break in you should be ok and try things the speed hooks up all the way. It looks like you didn’t tie them tight enough. If you need longer laces it may fix your problem
It depends, Dr Martens aren’t Red Wings. My Dr Martens are almost max closed when tight laced and that’s fine, a half size down would be to short in length.
Damn i just bought 8085 size7.5 but still there's big space in my finger toe maybe 2 fingers away from the tip🤦♂️ looka like clown shoe😥
It could be they fit just the look needs some getting used to. What do u think
"Order two pairs" bold of you to assume im not broke
Haha touché my man - I’m very thrifty and I don’t have a problem buying two knowing I’m going to return one and get my money back but I get that not everyone is comfortable or financially able to do that. Sorry if that came off as insensitive!
@@TheMensch it wasnt insentive dont worry. I actually plan to buy thursday boots with afterpay :) I'll save money and it wont hurt to buy two with afterpay and i can just return one pair. I also love your videos too. Keep it up!
Thank you! Appreciate the support. Curious what you’ll think of the Thursdays
@@TheMensch I'll comment what I think about them. Cant wait to get them!
@@TheMensch okay so i just got them and they are snug at first but walking around in them they feel great and have perfect grip for the snow. I love them :) i got the womens captians and hell yeah im happy with them so far. Imma take a walk in them later today :))
Marker 1:52 - 1:59 is that indentation what helps secure the heel or
not? This is unclear in your communication. (I'm an English teacher, so . . . ) Lovin' your channel. Feed back - It's what I do.
hahah glad to have you here and I always appreciate feedback especially when its to help me improve! The answer is YES that curve of the heel cup will keep your heel from slipping vertically. I have some boots that are more straight (like Doc Marten) and my heel slips out much more easily!
Thanks for this.
Glad you enjoyed! 🙏
somebody here must have the same foot lenght
Please show us those tobacco dragons 💦
(Also this vid was helpful thanks)
hahah that dragon video is coming up so glad you're excited for it!
Nah to that laces trick, some boots are designed to look that way, docs are supposed to not look like the laces holes are far apart , they're supposed to look tightened up
I always buy women's versions cause they fit wayyy tighter there tho and not blobby like docs do, just size up 1 in womens
Not even USEFUL tips on boot sizing bruh, like how your toes shoe fit in them or whatever
1" gap????? That's too much (I think it's because you make such narrow footwear in the US).
I go for my footwear to be widest where my foot is widest (toe tox), whether there is 1" or 05 cm between the quarters is less important.
dont take boot advice from a guy who never worked outside of his 'home office'
Marker 1:52 - 1:59 is that indentation what helps secure the heel or
not? This is unclear in your communication. (I'm an English teacher, so . . . ) Lovin' your channel. Feed back - It's what I do.
sorry I thought I replied to this! Thanks so much i'm glad to take constructive criticism! Yes that indentation will greatly help secure your heel and keep it in place while you walk. I have boots without that indentation, like Doc Martens, and inevitably, my heel slips when I walk, especially with thinner socks