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    • J
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      Yep, mine were a touch snug, not enough to hurt mind you, but with a couple days of wear have loosened up perfectly. The upper and double mids are still quite stiff yet, but the fit is spot on

      Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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      • neph93N
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        @jdl1279:

        Yep, mine were a touch snug, not enough to hurt mind you, but with a couple days of wear have loosened up perfectly. The upper and double mids are still quite stiff yet, but the fit is spot on

        @Seul:

        Definitely… My Vibergs were snug width-wise at first, but fit like sneakers after a month or so...

        @Giles:

        Personally I would welcome that at the outset, like buying a pair of jeans a little snug…..

        Thank you gentlemen. They do not hurt, just pinch, so I think I'm good.

        «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
        We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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        • neph93N
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          Worn in anger for the first time today together with my new 555N. So a bit snug from the balls of my feet right up to my, uhm, balls.

          They're going to be great.

          «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
          We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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          • PeterP
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            Great look though! I like engineers paired with a slightly smaller hem as well. Hate it when people buy amazing boots and then they're being swallowed by a gigantic hem and too long an inseam.

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            • neph93N
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              @Peter:

              Hate it when people buy amazing boots and then they're being swallowed by a gigantic hem and too long an inseam.

              Yup. Although I'm generally guilty of having too long an inseam. Both my 666's are off to the seamstress tomorrow to get them Wesco-ready.

              Also, thanks for the kind words [emoji4]

              «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
              We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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              • riffblaster generalR
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                wesco owners…. i need advice.  If i'm a 9.5 D in white's can i wear a 9E in Wesco?

                PUT DOWN THAT STARBUCKS, PICK UP THAT GNARBUCKS!!

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                • GilesG
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                  Lace ups?  Yes.

                  Pull ons, may have too much slip.

                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                    Perfect.  Thanks Giles!

                    PUT DOWN THAT STARBUCKS, PICK UP THAT GNARBUCKS!!

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                    • EngineerE
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                      @riffblaster:

                      wesco owners…. i need advice.  If i'm a 9.5 D in white's can i wear a 9E in Wesco?

                      @riffblaster general Size for size, White's should be larger than Wesco, so a 9E Wesco is likely too short.  I wear 9.5D in Wesco, 8.5 in White's Swing Last, 9 in Vibergs.

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                      • ChrisC
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                        And to further muddy the waters, I'm a size 10D in all three brands (White's Swing and SD last, Wesco Jobmaster, Viberg 2030).

                        I'd agree that length might be a problem if you go down a half size, but there's no way to be sure without trying.

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                        • Megatron1505M
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                          10.5 in Wesco, 10 in White's and Viberg…....sorry  😠

                          Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                          • Dylansboss2D
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                            @riffblaster general
                            It would depend on our shoe last as well. What style boot were you looking at? Sorry if I had missed it:/

                            @riffblaster:

                            wesco owners…. i need advice.  If i'm a 9.5 D in white's can i wear a 9E in Wesco?

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                            • riffblaster generalR
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                              Hey @Chris at Wesco I actually emailed you about the boots. You sent me pictures of them haha.

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                              • riffblaster generalR
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                                The boot in particular is the factory second 7" jobmaster regular toe lacing pattern with an mp toe profile size 9E.  I'm a 9.5D in the White's Oxford.

                                PUT DOWN THAT STARBUCKS, PICK UP THAT GNARBUCKS!!

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                                • Megatron1505M
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                                  You will be fine then Nate, the Whites oxfords fit almost a size larger than SD's.

                                  Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                  • riffblaster generalR
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                                    I'm so confused.  I'm a 9.5d in red wing too if that helps.

                                    PUT DOWN THAT STARBUCKS, PICK UP THAT GNARBUCKS!!

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                                    • neph93N
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                                      @riffblaster:

                                      The boot in particular is the factory second 7" jobmaster regular toe lacing pattern with an mp toe profile size 9E.  I'm a 9.5D in the White's Oxford.

                                      I think you'll be fine. Going slightly wider with the MP toe is a good call.

                                      «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                      We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                                        MP toe can be a little narrow.

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                                        • neph93N
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                                          @superfuzz:

                                          MP toe can be a little narrow.

                                          As I have recently discovered. Should of gone for an E myself.

                                          Question now is wether to persist as they are brand new and should soften up, or to cut losses and order a new pair? Any advice from experienced folks appreciated.

                                          Edit: that was so vague. I guess what I'm asking is, how much give is there in the oil tanned leather? My right foot is snug to tight, but no pain. My left boot is tight, pinches over the instep and where my foot is widest. If I wear thin socks it's bearable. Thick socks are a problem.  So far they've only had 2 days of wear so they are far from broken in.

                                          «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                                          We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                                            I found that mine have more toe room with the leather insole instead of the standard foam insole. You might also try wearing them without any insole for a while. I think a cobbler can do a toe stretch if it doesn't get better.

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