Engineer boots
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They are identical except that the #700 runs the full length of the boot between the midsole and heel. The #705 has just a front piece and back piece. Check out the outersoles on the IHWE-5 (705) compared to the BOBRN (700).
Got it. Learning so much. Thanks Neph.
Do all of the IH/Wesco Engineers have the motor patrol toe? I think I like that one best.
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The only one that doesn't at the moment is this pair: https://www.ironheart.co.uk/boots2/tbwe-po.html
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Thanks again for all the help guys. Looks like for my first pair I might just have to get something in stock then do a custom pair in the future when my size is naled down and I'm not in a rush to get them.
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Always important to get the sizing down first. Nothing hurts more than making your dream boots and then not being able to wear them.
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I bet you could order a pair of boots from IHUK to make sure they fit, and then return them when you submit a custom order… a $35-50 cost to gain 100% confidence.
And when it comes down to it, it sounds like the BOBRN might be your best option - @Giles can assist with sizing, and they have a good bit of stock on hand. Plus, it has very faintly dyed midsoles, the good leather, and the shorter heel you want. And the longer straps
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It does sound like the brown BOBRN might be my best option. Now to figure out my size. Anyone who owns the converse all star 70's, what's your size in those and in Wesco? Also need to figure out if I'm a D or EE width. I'm going to measure my foot on a brannock in the next few days too.
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I wear a 9.5 in 70s and have some 10D Wescos coming soon
I wear a 10 in vans, 10.5 in Nike, 10 in Red Wing
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Thanks @Appfaff. I'm a 10.5 in 70's so by that conversion I'll try 11D in Wesco.
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Good luck! FYI, I wear thin socks with my chucks (Stance athletic) and usually boot socks (very thick) with my pull on boots. Hope that helps a bit as well.
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If you can wear 70’s chucks then your foot is most likely a D width. Those shoes are very narrow. I wear 11.5 in the 70’s and 11.5D in my Boss
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If you can wear 70’s chucks then your foot is most likely a D width. Those shoes are very narrow. I wear 11.5 in the 70’s and 11.5D in my Boss
Thanks for that info. Figuring out what width I might be was my next quest. I have always considered myself to have a narrow foot. So considering @Appfaff's comments about the socks and the fact that you wear your same size in 70's and Boss I'm guessing right now I could be a 10.5D with thin socks, 11D with thicker boot socks.
Thanks again for all of the info everyone. Very helpful.
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@manufc10 - Yeah, My foot is a bit wider - I wear an E in some boots. I can easily wear a 9.5E in MP last in Wescos with thin socks. If you are narrow, you can probably rock a 10.5D.
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Is Brannock sizing largely ignored or is it a good baseline? I measured my foot on a Brannock and I'm a 12.5 heel to toe and a 13 arch length (with a sock on). You're supposed to go with your arch length if it's larger than your heel to toe measurement which makes me a 13. This means I would be a 12 in Viberg (11.5 if I went by heel to toe) for example per Vibergs sizing instructions. Doesn't seem right to me, seems large.
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I'm a pretty consistent US11 tag size in most shoes, 10.5 in Chuck 70's.
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I would go with what you generally wear. Even when I sold shoes, I didn't trust the Brannock.
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I would go with what you generally wear. Even when I sold shoes, I didn't trust the Brannock.
Thank you. Kind of what I was thinking.
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I've been known to be wrong on occasion ::) and I'm one to haphazardly distance-buy expensive footwear based on internet research, anecdotes and hearsay, BUT, considering your Brannock results and all, I would bet anything I own that you absolutely should do either one of the following:
1. Send your tracings to Wesco.
2. Order a test pair from your friendly boot-dealer (Baker's offer this, I'm sure IH wouldn't mind) to nail down the sizing.
Edit: Having replied before reading through the preceding parlance, I'm pleased to notice you were indeed planning on taking the test-boot route.
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Thanks for the input @Crit_Obs. The main issue I have is that it's a bit time sensitive. I have a wedding to attend that's just around the corner and I was planning on wearing these (western themed wedding, in Az…go figure) as I don't really own any dress/semi dress boots.... or a suit for that matter.
As of now I have a pair of Vibergs en route ...fingers crossed. Once I nail down my sizing I will definitely go the custom route and pick up a pair of Wesco's.
