HEAVYWEIGHT BOOTS CHAMPIONSHIP 2013 - 2015
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^ how do they fit compared (in length and width) to your IHVB-01 btw.?
since you, Jordan23 and me are the same size in those…Well, I'll just speak on initial fit for me. I've been measured at The Alden store in NYC and they said I was a comfortable, out of the box, 8.5E. So, I have a slightly wide foot but I would say it sometimes comes down to sock thickness, insoles and how tight you lace the boots.
New Balance 993 sz9- perfect fit
8.5D Alden Indy CXL TruBalance Last- tight in width initially but stretched out fine and are extremely comfortable. No insoles needed. Overall length was perfect. No break in time with CXL.
8.5E Alden Indy Kudu TruBalance Last- great fit out of the box, could wear thick socks with no issues. No insoles needed. Overall length was perfect.
9 UK Viberg/ Ironheart Water Buffalo Indigo Scout- initially width was tight and length was too long, a lot of heel play. Have to wear full insoles. WAY more comfortable after the resole because the boot actually bends now. Took awhile to break in. I'm definitely an 8.5E in most Vibergs
8.5 UK Viberg Four Horseman Service Water Buffalo Roughout- width was tight and toe box WAY too low. Hurt my toenails too much to wear out for the day. Length WAY too long, longer than my larger sized scouts. Probably the worst designed shoe for my foot.
Now onto the best…
8.5E White's Bounty Hunter CXL Semi-Dress last- (with thin socks) width is a tad wide and length is perfect. Overall fit is amazing with medium weight socks and no need for insoles. No break in time with CXL. I've only worn these for a week but they get more and more comfortable everyday.
Hope that helps.
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Great post Urb, but still drives me nuts that some people claim to be the same size in UK Vibergs as they are in their US shoes, when almost everywhere else I look says to size down 1. At least I know what size I would be in Whites now.
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Great post Urb, but still drives me nuts that some people claim to be the same size in UK Vibergs as they are in their US shoes, when almost everywhere else I look says to size down 1. At least I know what size I would be in Whites now.
I used to think I was a 10/10.5US in most shoes. Sometimes, I'd even get size 11 because I thought the 10.5 was too tight. Then, I tried on some Alden Indys… hello properly fitting shoe/boot world.
My point is, most of these guys have NO FUCKING IDEA what size they are. And when you throw in handmade boots, you get even more confused because of all the slight inconsistencies.
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I have a shit load of boots. Paula made me articulate exactly what I have, whilst driving to the airport the other day (luckily, she did not ask about stuff that was on order or inbound). I have very few "doubles", that is more than one boot by the same maker, I do that because I love seeing how different bootmakers/artisans approach the relatively simple task of shodding a person, in different ways. I like understanding the differences in build, differences in feel, differences in cut and differences in fit (and a load of other variables too).
In my experience, a Viberg 9 fits perfectly. so too does a RW or a Whites 10
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PM a'sent. Time to do some online window shopping and plot my attack.
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^ Dude, I do not have a PM from you about the boots contest. If you want in please move fast, we're almost full.
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HEAVYWEIGHT BOOTS CHAMPIONSHIP 2013 - 2015
RULES , REGULATIONS AND SMALL PRINT
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Boots must be new, or have less than 30 wears.
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Boots can be of any style or manufacturer.
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Boots can be made of any leather.
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Only 1 pair of boots per contestant.
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The contest is only open to a maximum of 50 entrants.
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There's always 1…..or 2........or 3..........or 4.............etc...
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Only 7 spots remain before we close up shop.
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Prepare our asses? I hope you're not getting whale penis boots made :o
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New prizes added, and judges announced, see first post.
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Impressive judging panel. I look forward to enjoying the contest from the sidelines while I work my way back from wedding-induced poverty!
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Hoping to add to the judging panel from this forum too, with a man who knows his stuff when it comes to boots and boot care, just sent him a PM.
