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    John Lofgren (Speedway)

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    • Chiba J.C
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      11.5 in Alden TB and JL champions fit great in 12. They ship with two insoles and I found inserting the second insole makes for a better fit. It's possible that your Alden TB size might also work, but I think half sizing up is a solid bet.

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        Got a hold of John and went with the Blue Suede Shoes in a 10. Also bought the Champion sneaks in camo… will update when I get a hold of em. God, I wish this guy would put out something I didn't absolutely love...

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        • Sugar MountainS
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          Thanks @Chiba J. I think a half size up from Trubalance will be better, because in D width my Alden are close fitting against my feet and in summer I can only wear them comfortably with dress socks. How's the width of the Champion sneakers compared with your Alden?

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          • Chiba J.C
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            My Alden TB boots fit me quite big. Champs are a better fit. (but hard to compare shoes and boots…). Based on the way your TBs fit, yes half size up.

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            • Sugar MountainS
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              Great, thanks again. Need a new sneaker for kicking about in at the weekends and these are mighty attractive.

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                Just got these in the mail, but unfortunately I sized incorrectly. Although I am a 10 in most Converse, I am definitely not a 10 in these, even with the double insole. I think I am possibly a 9.5, but perhaps a 9 might even be better. I wish I had a way to try them on but I guess I am stuck buying and returning to Self Edge. @Sugar Mountain I would definitely recommend sizing down at least a half size from your regular sneaker size.

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                  For some reason it seems like shoes/boots are always sized larger than they should be.

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                  • mclaincauseyM
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                    I'm down a half size on these

                    Think it, be it.

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                    • SuperfluousS
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                      @gwillig:

                      I guess I am stuck buying and returning to Self Edge.

                      This may not be so easy . . . SE is aware of this angle.

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                      • veloaudioV
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                        So if I'm a 11.5 in New Balance I should go with 11 in the Champions correct?

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                        • mclaincauseyM
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                          Yep

                          Think it, be it.

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                          • veloaudioV
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                            Order placed

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                              After much finagling and size deliberation…
                              I have gotten my camouflage canvas Champion Lofgren sneakers. I thought that the 10s were a full size too big, so I went with the 9s, not a 9.5. When they came in the box, I thought they would be too small just from looking at them, but after putting in the extra sole and changing out of my thickest wool sock, they seem to fit pretty damn well. I think I could rock a 9.5 too, but I am through returning and they are certainly comfy enough to stick around.

                              I also noticed that the soles on mine were also slightly asymmetrical, much like Mcclaincausey's, but it's not a big issue.

                              Although I finally had successful sizing with the Champion sneaks though, I was not so lucky with my order of the blue suede shoes…

                              Shitty pics:

                              The shoes were awesome, but the 10s were way too big, sent 'em back John's way today and sized down. Will post some cool pics when I get the replacement pair!

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                              • veloaudioV
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                                Bam. Very comfortable out of the box for me. The extra insoles are a nice touch. Easily switch between thick and thin socks.

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                                • Sugar MountainS
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                                  I just copped a pair of the blue sneakers and took a half size up from my Viberg and Alden. Hopefully I'll have em for the weekend.

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                                  • BroarkB
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                                    I'm about to order a pair of the natural ones and I'm a bit confused on sizing.
                                    Most people are saying they run big but Sugar Mountain ordered a half size up!
                                    I'm somewhere around 11.5 or 12, depending. (11.5 in Converse, 11.5 in Alden TruBalance, 11.5 in NB, 12 in Vans)
                                    When I emailed John about these he told me to take a size 12 but that sounds like it could end up being too big.
                                    Not sure which route to go.

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                                    • madmondayM
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                                      Dope socks @veloaudio

                                      Think I might hump at that black cat shirt.  Loved Fritz the cat as a kid when I wasn't supposed to be watching it

                                      head high, middle finger higher

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                                      • Chiba J.C
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                                        Well if you're between an 11.5 and a 12 (like me) then it's an easy decision, since there is no 11.5.

                                        I'm an 11.5 in Alden Trubalance (which fits pretty large on me) and the JL 12s work fine.

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                                        • BroarkB
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                                          Thanks Chiba, I thought I might be able to go down to an 11 possibly.

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                                          • mclaincauseyM
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                                            Email John. Measure some Cons or Vans and get the length from him or if they're online, very accommodating dude.

                                            Think it, be it.

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