Mister Freedom
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Jordan remembered that I was looking for some RCs and eMailed me - I wasn't sure if a 12 would would work for me, but she got one in and let me try it… it works! Here are some pics, but sorry, they look all like all the other new RC pics in this thread - nothing like the beauties Tat just posted above
I have a bit of a high instep but these are very easy on, easy off - one of the things I was worried about. They are just a bit tight but not uncomfortably so - some of it could be the new/stiff leather - toes are not touching the front of the boots for sure. I also have a touch of heel slip, even with the buckle on the tightest hole (I've seen some comments that making a new hole and puling it even tighter helps with that?). Based on this sizing, I'm sure I'd be swimming in a 13 (which they are reportedly building a last for in the future) - may have been able to do a 12.5 (which there are no plans for) with thick socks, but I think the heel slip would be even worse. Only time will tell if I have precisely the right fit, but I feel pretty good about it.
I'm very impressed with the boots overall - they are gorgeous, well-crafted, love the dark brown color and weight. Longer term I'll want a rubber half sole to withstand wet weather and for better traction. Big props to Jordan at MF - for following up - and for patiently going back and forth measuring everything for me. Great service, great product (but you all know that...).
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It never gets old looking at pics of Road Champs. Just curious. What other boots do you have. I'm an 11 in Viberg & RW moc toe, but 12 in a lot of shoes. Just curious how it fits compared to other boots.
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Thanks for the backstory Bluegrass, that's some amazing follow up on Jordan's behalf.
Interesting to hear you have no dramas with the instep where as it's giving me grief (well within realm of acceptable).
A 4th hole has reduced heel slip to almost non-existant for me. I believe in a few weeks when they soften a bit there will be no heel slip at all.
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i'm thinking about having my instep strap lowered to a more traditional position… though it makes me nervous to have this surgery performed.
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Meh… I've steady fine modifications to them I'd rather just make them mine. I think I'm gonna talk to willies about it. I know it's not something that isn't unfathomable and have seen it done before... If not comfortable I will talk to takeshi or brass about it. It's cool if Christophe wants em that way but I'd like the lock down to be about an inch down where it belongs to lock the foot in properly instead of the ankle. Let's wait and see what the professionals have to say though before I make my decision.
It's not that they don't work it's that IMO the strap is not placed in the proper position to where it would be traditionally, only thing close is an old pair of knapps. But again just my 2cents
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It's a weird strap placement but it's grown on me and it definitely secures the foot well with an extra hole in the strap.
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I'm with Mcclain, It looked a little high to me at first, but I don't think that lowering the strap will make them hold your foot any better. But they are your boots so might as well get them the way you like them. I'm sure it can be done. I think I've seen it on the Brass blog on a different pair. Raul at Willie's is really helpful. Give him a call.
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Apologies, short break in the RCs discussion…I promised FurattoHeddo a pic of the indigo corduroy El Americano a few days ago.
Not the best pics in the world but you can see the wonderful indigo goodness!
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Sincere thanks, davito. I'm sure they'll be joined by other pieces soon. Genuinely blown away by the customer service from Mister Freedom. Can't fault this company!
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It never gets old looking at pics of Road Champs. Just curious. What other boots do you have. I'm an 11 in Viberg & RW moc toe, but 12 in a lot of shoes. Just curious how it fits compared to other boots.
I'm 12.5 in White's (perfect fit) - 13 in RW moc toe but could probably size down if they made 12.5 - 13 in Frye boots - 13 in Doc Martins.
Andersos - I'm a 13 in Nike and Adidas sneakers. The RCs (at least the 12s) def. run big.
Seanocono - Jordan told me they were in fact making a size 13 last - so if these didn't work I'd have waited for those - but who knows how long, not this run for sure.
Snowy - I had to sell some Frye engineers (my 1st try a few years ago) as I couldn't get them on/off - it was like wrestling an alligator. But the RCs are easy. I'm def. going to tighten the strap.
The RC is def. not a "typical" engineer with the high strap but I like the old-timey look - I will prob. buy another pair, something quite different, in the future.
and DVD - that's a sweet vest!
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Thanks for the info Bluegrass.
Great looking vest. It's great to see people wear the clothes. It's hard to grasp sometimes from the website sometimes.
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Andersos - I'm a 13 in Nike and Adidas sneakers. The RCs (at least the 12s) def. run big.
Yes, I read somewhere that RCs should be sized down half size for wearing with thick socks and a full size without thick socks. So they were right then.
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i really respect the leather color. hell of an investment.
will stay on the look out for a pair in an 8 or 8.5 in the 2nd hand market.
