WESCO
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Wow, those are some great deals, with the 20% off to boot
Thank you, good looking out @Clint_D
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@Engineer those are awesome, I need me some roughouts.
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@Engineer beauties. Wish the 1339 didn't kill my toes so much
Those 430 or 700 soles?
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@tvenuto Thanks!!! I think I actually prefer the way roughout ages, compared to smoothout leather - no creasing and indigo transfer is very apparent!
@Bretro_ Thanks! I actually had to size up on these, compared to my other Wescos (9.5D). I guess they run a little short, so I'm in a 10D. The soles are Vibram 700.
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So would the Wesco sizing be more similar to Red Wings?
I am 11D in Red Wings and have my eye on the TBWE-PO - The Bootery/Wesco Burlap Pull-on restock…would I likely be 11D for those too?
That is what I would recommend…...Anyone else?
I have a pair of custom boss in 10.5D that fit well (MP toe though), and a pair of RW classic moc toe in 10.5D that are a little large, but only a little. You could probably size down to 10.5D on the Wesco's given that it's the boss toe and that RW's are notoriously large, but you'd be good with the 11's too.
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@Dstauffer Do you know your brannock size? Here's a copy/paste about how I size from a post on Reddit. Hopefully, this gives you another point of reference.
9.5D / 9E (L/R) on the Brannock device. Left foot measures 10.4" and right foot measures 9.3" with medium weight socks. Both feet are fairly high volume, have a high instep, have a prominent navicular and have narrow heels. In GYW/Stitchdown footwear, I typically size based on my larger left foot. In handsewns, I typically size based on my smaller right foot. I typically prefer to wear medium-weight wool socks, and I prefer a looser fit vs a tight fit.
Carmina Forest: 8.5UK
Dayton Service Boots: 8EEE, very comfortable on both feet. I could probably wear an 8.5EE, too.
Quoddy: 9US
Rancourt & Co 800: (Laceup Shoes & Boots): 9D, runs a little snug in the toebox.
Rancourt & Co 2592: 9D, one of my favorite lasts for handsewn boots. Really great is you prefer some extra room in the toebox.
Red Wing Beckman & Iron Ranger: 8.5, both fit fine with thin or medium weight socks.
Trickers 2298: 8.5UK or 9UK, both fitting 5
Trickers 4497: 8.5UK fitting 5 or 6, or 9UK fitting 5
Viberg 110: 9, length is good, too loose in the heel.
Viberg 2005: I had 8.5EE, which was too short for my left foot.
Viberg 2030: I had 8.5, which was too short for my left foot
Viberg 2040: 9, snug in the heel and waist, roomy in the forefoot and toebox.
Viberg 2045: 9, snug in the heel and waist, roomy in the forefoot and toebox. Feels like it has a slightly lower instep, compared to the 2040.
Wesco Low Heel Motor Patrol: 9E, borderline too short for my left foot, despite fitting everywhere else. This last feels like it has a fairly low toebox.
Wesco High Heel Motor Patrol: 10D, Left foot fits perfectly. Right foot is a 1/4 size too long, and I use a heel pad. This last runs pretty narrow.
Wesco LTT Jobmaster: 9.5D, great fit on both feet. This is probably my most comfortable pair of boots.
Wesco Cowboy Packer: 9.5D, Left foot fits perfectly. Right foot is a 1/2 size too long, and I use a heel pad.
Yuketen Handsewn Boots: 9E, a good fit with thick socks. -
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@Engineer Thanks for the very thorough response here.
I am between 12 and 12.5 (so I guess 12.25) on brannock size. I am thinking based on this, 11Ds with possible insoles would be a good fit.
Its hard with pull ons though, cause at least with lace ups you can tighten the fit by lacing up..obviously not the case with pull ons
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@Dstauffer You're very welcome! If you're a 12-12.5 brannock, I'd think you'd take a 12 or 12.5 in these. Maybe see if @Chris at Wesco can help?? Personally, I know that anything shorter than a 9.5 in my Jobmasters would be too short.
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Stopped into Division Road today to see their veg tanned Packers in the flesh. They are so stinkin nice. I'm not too big in the natural veg just because it borders on Tang in my book (
), but I can definitely see the appeal.What I particularly like about this build is the softer profile of the 9109 last achieved by no toe reinforcement. Due to the insane thickness of this leather, you would hardly notice it were a "soft toe" boot. I am eagerly considering this build. This seems to be a great option for guys like me that can't take the tight toe box of the MP, but want a relatively sleek look.
