WESCO
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thinking about to eventually take a step up in my boot game as i found some nice ones in wescos factory seconds - what about the sizing? am i safe with "size 1 down from sneakers" or can i rock the same size as in red wings? also, is there much difference between the e and d width? i wear 9,5 d in redwings and wonder if 9e in the wescos could fit me… i'm sure some of you here have a lot more boot experience than a mostly sneaker wearing dude like me - thanks in advance!
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One down from sneakers depends on the sneakers you wear and probably isn’t a good comparison.
I’ve had Moc toe RW’s in 10.5D that fit ok (a little wide, a little long) and were the same size as my best fitting Wesco’s (10.5E) so that might be a better place to start.
There is a of course a noticeable difference between D and E width but what width you need will also depend on which boot you are looking at. Jobmasters and standard Boss toes have a wider foot and higher toe box than Packers and the MP toe. Personally I like to go D in the former and E in the latter. Which boot had caught your attention?
Overall, I’d say that if you like the boot and the price is right, a 9E Wesco should be close enough to a 9.5D RW that it is worth the risk. But that is how I think about these things.
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thanks for the quick help @neph93 - very appreciated!
i'm eyeing at some jobmasters - so if i normally wear 9,5D in red wings (with some room in length and width, just like you) i might have to pass on this one, considering the jobmasters are boots with more room and plus (as i just saw) double-E width in the 9,5…
the price is a steal. and from what i read the "defects" factory seconds are often not even noticeable... but that's what i first thought, they might be pretty likely too big for me
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I think you will find that boot too wide. Of course there are things you can do (extra insole, thick socks) but they are imperfect solutions.
exactly, not a fan of such "solutions", makes no sense to force anything just to own them, i prefer to wear them comfortable. i'll wait and and see. the right time for my wescos will come another day
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One down from sneakers depends on the sneakers you wear and probably isn’t a good comparison.
I’ve had Moc toe RW’s in 10.5D that fit ok (a little wide, a little long) and were the same size as my best fitting Wesco’s (10.5E) so that might be a better place to start.
There is a of course a noticeable difference between D and E width but what width you need will also depend on which boot you are looking at. Jobmasters and standard Boss toes have a wider foot and higher toe box than Packers and the MP toe. Personally I like to go D in the former and E in the latter. Which boot had caught your attention?
Overall, I’d say that if you like the boot and the price is right, a 9E Wesco should be close enough to a 9.5D RW that it is worth the risk. But that is how I think about these things.
Good morning, once again I think @neph93 nailed it pretty close , he must have as much stock in wesco as I do…
I have always been curious to know the difference in width because I personally have not felt much of a difference with wescos D and E offering and with a lace to toe even more so because of the ability to tighten wherever you need. I measured mine and it looks like at the widest point it only a 1/8 different. I’ve also found that wesco run a bit more TTS than some other brands. Meaning I have not had to size down or up. The MP toe or flat toe is the one that I would go with E for sure. To answer your question on the EE , and assuming it’s another 1/8 making it 1/4 wider than D .... how much are you saving? I’ve found that the ‘defect ‘ wesco is better than some offerings from others that are full retail. And at a 9.5 size you will always be able to let them go to another, ( re coop) And as mentioned above a thin insole actually to me is preferred as I stand all day at work. It might be worth the gamble of saving hundreds. Anyways that is my two cents. -
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@j-diddy not quite as much stock as you, but not far off. I have two pairs of custom Boss ordered through IH and a pair of JH. The custom Boss are 10.5D and 10.5E, the JH are 11D and a little big for me.
I need the E fitting in the MP toe for the instep, but I’ve also noticed that with the lighter leathers (burlap for example) they stretch more. I have a pair in the 7oz black oil tanned leather and while it softens, it doesn’t really stretch.
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I’d like to see what the roughout of that looks like.
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Nonconformist. We can’t all be sheep. Atta Boy.
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The argument of reselling possibilities is strong, also they are cheaper than some regular retailed red wings…
I don't like dumping on RW's, they are in no way bad boots and perfectly serviceable in many situations, but the difference between RW and Wesco is about the same as the difference between Levi's and Iron Heart.
