WESCO-MRLOU-BLK - Wesco® - 10" Horsehide Pull-On "Mister Lou" Engineer Boot - Black

[pechelman]

Fwiw I also didn't have good luck with custom fit sheet. They just couldn't get a low enough instep volume to work in combination with the length and toe height I need with my foot. After one rebuild they very politely apologized and thanked me for everything and issued a refund.

It's so confusing because a bone stock set of 9D is so close other than the toes. Thankfully I still have those and they fit ok but I'd really love to find a better fitting brand for me.

[Bobcat Sig]

@pechelman Interesting. There may be some limitations with patterning, lasts, and soles. Though I’m no shoemaker, that was brought during the build I mentioned a few posts up. Maybe in your particular boot or chosen leather, the measurements just don’t work?

Bummer it didn’t work for you, but super cool for Wesco to make things right with a refund.

For me, and what frustrates me about engineer style boots is that I can find several brands of cowboy boots that fit me, requiring no custom builds. Both style of boots are similar with their shape. Granted, there are differences in construction, but nearly all cowboy boots won’t crush my high instep like some engineers do. And Cowboys tend to break in and allow for plenty of walking with lots of comfort. My Wesco Engineers will blister my heels in short order.

[pechelman]

I think it's as you said, custom only can get so custom within the limits of what they can do with existing lasts and adding shims. Basically, I needed a lower volume 9D last with a 9.5D length and built up toes. Unfortunately, I could shake both pairs off my feet. Oh well.

[NickD]

@pechelman This is exactly my experience with Wesco. Lovely boots but my feet are the wrong shape for them.