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    • EngineerE
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      @tvenuto Thanks!!!  I think I actually prefer the way roughout ages, compared to smoothout leather - no creasing and indigo transfer is very apparent!  😉

      @Bretro_  Thanks!  I actually had to size up on these, compared to my other Wescos (9.5D).  I guess they run a little short, so I'm in a 10D.  The soles are Vibram 700.

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      • GilesG
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        @Engineer:

        @Bretro_  Thanks!  I actually had to size up on these, compared to my other Wescos (9.5D).  I guess they run a little short, so I'm in a 10D.  The soles are Vibram 700.

        Viberg and Wesco use different sizing conventions….

        "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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        • DstaufferD
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          So would the Wesco sizing be more similar to Red Wings?

          I am 11D in Red Wings and have my eye on the TBWE-PO - The Bootery/Wesco Burlap Pull-on restock…would I likely be 11D for those too?

          You won’t be satisfied until you wear Iron Heart.

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          • GilesG
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            That is what I would recommend…...Anyone else?

            "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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            • DstaufferD
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              Thank you sir! Now just waiting for the TBWE-PO - The Bootery/Wesco Burlap Pull-on restock to arrive 😉

              You won’t be satisfied until you wear Iron Heart.

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              • neph93N
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                @Dstauffer:

                So would the Wesco sizing be more similar to Red Wings?

                I am 11D in Red Wings and have my eye on the TBWE-PO - The Bootery/Wesco Burlap Pull-on restock…would I likely be 11D for those too?

                @Giles:

                That is what I would recommend…...Anyone else?

                I have a pair of custom boss in 10.5D that fit well (MP toe though), and a pair of RW classic moc toe in 10.5D that are a little large, but only a little. You could probably size down to 10.5D on the Wesco's  given that it's the boss toe and that RW's are notoriously large, but you'd be good with the 11's too.

                “Some of those that work forces
                Are the same that burn crosses”

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                • DstaufferD
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                  Thank's @neph93, its good to know.

                  My RW 1907s can be a touch small in the toe area, and sock thickness can definitely add to that. I am thinking with the heel height on this, 11s may be the way to go 🙂

                  You won’t be satisfied until you wear Iron Heart.

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                  • EngineerE
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                    @Dstauffer Do you know your brannock size?  Here's a copy/paste about how I size from a post on Reddit.  Hopefully, this gives you another point of reference.

                    9.5D / 9E (L/R) on the Brannock device. Left foot measures 10.4" and right foot measures 9.3" with medium weight socks. Both feet are fairly high volume, have a high instep, have a prominent navicular and have narrow heels. In GYW/Stitchdown footwear, I typically size based on my larger left foot. In handsewns, I typically size based on my smaller right foot. I typically prefer to wear medium-weight wool socks, and I prefer a looser fit vs a tight fit.

                    Carmina Forest: 8.5UK
                    Dayton Service Boots: 8EEE, very comfortable on both feet. I could probably wear an 8.5EE, too.
                    Quoddy: 9US
                    Rancourt & Co 800: (Laceup Shoes & Boots): 9D, runs a little snug in the toebox.
                    Rancourt & Co 2592: 9D, one of my favorite lasts for handsewn boots. Really great is you prefer some extra room in the toebox.
                    Red Wing Beckman & Iron Ranger: 8.5, both fit fine with thin or medium weight socks.
                    Trickers 2298: 8.5UK or 9UK, both fitting 5
                    Trickers 4497: 8.5UK fitting 5 or 6, or 9UK fitting 5
                    Viberg 110: 9, length is good, too loose in the heel.
                    Viberg 2005: I had 8.5EE, which was too short for my left foot.
                    Viberg 2030: I had 8.5, which was too short for my left foot
                    Viberg 2040: 9, snug in the heel and waist, roomy in the forefoot and toebox.
                    Viberg 2045: 9, snug in the heel and waist, roomy in the forefoot and toebox. Feels like it has a slightly lower instep, compared to the 2040.
                    Wesco Low Heel Motor Patrol: 9E, borderline too short for my left foot, despite fitting everywhere else. This last feels like it has a fairly low toebox.
                    Wesco High Heel Motor Patrol: 10D, Left foot fits perfectly. Right foot is a 1/4 size too long, and I use a heel pad. This last runs pretty narrow.
                    Wesco LTT Jobmaster: 9.5D, great fit on both feet. This is probably my most comfortable pair of boots.
                    Wesco Cowboy Packer: 9.5D, Left foot fits perfectly. Right foot is a 1/2 size too long, and I use a heel pad.
                    Yuketen Handsewn Boots: 9E, a good fit with thick socks.

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                    • neph93N
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                      @Dstauffer:

                      11s may be the way to go 🙂

                      Sounds like it [emoji1434]

                      “Some of those that work forces
                      Are the same that burn crosses”

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                      • DstaufferD
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                        @Engineer Thanks for the very thorough response here.

                        I am between 12 and 12.5 (so I guess 12.25) on brannock size. I am thinking based on this, 11Ds with possible insoles would be a good fit.

                        Its hard with pull ons though, cause at least with lace ups you can tighten the fit by lacing up..obviously not the case with pull ons 🙂

                        You won’t be satisfied until you wear Iron Heart.

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                        • EngineerE
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                          @Dstauffer You're very welcome!  If you're a 12-12.5 brannock, I'd think you'd take a 12 or 12.5 in these.  Maybe see if @Chris at Wesco can help??  Personally, I know that anything shorter than a 9.5 in my Jobmasters would be too short.

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

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                            • Bretro_B
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                              Stopped into Division Road today to see their veg tanned Packers in the flesh. They are so stinkin nice. I'm not too big in the natural veg just because it borders on Tang in my book ( 😛 ), but I can definitely see the appeal.

                              What I particularly like about this build is the softer profile of the 9109 last achieved by no toe reinforcement. Due to the insane thickness of this leather, you would hardly notice it were a "soft toe" boot. I am eagerly considering this build. This seems to be a great option for guys like me that can't take the tight toe box of the MP, but want a relatively sleek look.


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                              • DishelveledD
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                                Great boot @Bretro_ So glad to have added them to my arsenal.
                                What an asset Division Road is to have near by–great style and astonishing depth of product knowledge... I need to make it in there to check out their new Corridor shirt colabs 🙂

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                                Instagram: defy_delphi

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                                • J
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                                  That is a sharp boot. Interesting to see an unstructured toe box on the 9109 last.

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

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                                  • Bretro_B
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                                    @jdl1279:

                                    That is a sharp boot. Interesting to see an unstructured toe box on the 9109 last.

                                    My thoughts exactly

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                                    • J
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                                      I'm curious how similar they'd be to my work boots (pics above) which also was built on the 9109. I'm fond of the bump toe, but would be nice to have similar fit with a different profile

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

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                                      • DishelveledD
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                                        Instagram: defy_delphi

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                                        • Bretro_B
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                                          Wish I could comment on that but this was my first time trying on this last.

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                                          • DstaufferD
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                                            @Bretro_ Division Road does some sick footwear collaborations and the owners have always been extremely friendly and helpful.

                                            I am currently holding out for their fall 310 Viberg release, but when I saw they were going to be releasing those Wescos, it was really, really hard not to buy a pair.

                                            @Dishelveled They look awesome man!

                                            You won’t be satisfied until you wear Iron Heart.

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