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    • WlemonW
      Wlemon
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      In the pic, I’m wearing all Ooe. I’ve had the jeans for almost a year. They have faded like vintage Levi’s.  😎

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      • popvultureP
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        Ha, damn… yeah those look rad, not surprised they're Ooes. I love that vintage style fade and I feel like it's pretty hard to find.

        WTB
        IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
        Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

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        • TiroT
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          @Wlemon:

          In the pic, I’m wearing all Ooe. I’ve had the jeans for almost a year. They have faded like vintage Levi’s.  😎

          What model jeans?

          I haven’t worn anything but Ooe jeans in the last 6-7 years. Their 01 and 03 cuts are just perfect for me. I had a bunch from when they still did custom orders.
          I hope they’ll do another run of the 03 cut soon.

          Currently wearing a s2101xx from way back that I just didn’t get around to yet.

          Edit: so u wear al John Lofgren boots in the same size? I have the m43 in a US11 and at first I thought I should’ve gone 10.5. But I’m happy I stuck with the 11 now, mostly because of the flat toe.
          I am however considering the brogue boots and wondering if I should go down a half size or not…

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          • popvultureP
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            I have the combats, m43, and engineers, all in size 12. I normally wear a 13, but I’ve consistently gone a whole size down with Lofgrens. My feet are pretty big — sometimes 13s don’t even fit me, and my toes are pretty much right at the end of all my Lofgren 12s.

            WTB
            IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
            Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

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            • DmartD
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              I love these boots. Just a couple of miles on them now. The leather is buttery soft and ages beautifully, although this shifter on the bike scuffs them quite fast.
              Sizing can be tricky. In case it helps, the JL are a 10 (stamped inside). I wear a 9 in RW Iron Ranger. They have the same length, but the JL are certainly wider, which is good for me since the IR are rather narrow for my feet. Getting in these JL's however, is quite a struggle having a high arch.
              Looking into some Mr Lou's. Anyone has both and could help with sizing?

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              • BoyoB
                Boyo
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                @Dmart, Ive both, in size 10.5. The Wescos are a E width. both feel about right for me.

                Lively Up Yourself

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                • DmartD
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                  @Boyo thanks. So maybe I try to get a pair in 10E as well.

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                  • BoyoB
                    Boyo
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                    @Dmart:

                    @Boyo thanks. So maybe I try to get a pair in 10E as well.

                    Yup, just my opinion but it’s a good place to start..

                    Lively Up Yourself

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                    • popvultureP
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                      Ok that’s good to hear, been curious about the Mr Lou sizing. I know the E runs more like a D but I was curious about length (I wear a 12 in Lofgren engineers).

                      @Dmart I’ve also got high arches and particularly my right boot was a major bitch to get on at first — I had to take em to a shoe guy to get stretched twice. After some determination though, they’re great now. Been wearing the shit out of em lately. And I say let the shifter scuff them up! They look better the more of a beating they get.

                      WTB
                      IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
                      Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

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                      • DmartD
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                        Glad to hear I am not the only struggling to get in there. I will wait to see how it develops. If the struggle continues for the next one or two months I might have a cobbler stretch them as well. For now I use the old plastic bag trick or use a shoe horn, it helps but still is far from just hopping in.

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                        • popvultureP
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                          Ah yep, the plastic bag — know it well 😃

                          Curious if anybody's had a similar experience with Wescos. I love engineer boots but the Lofgrens being my first pair, I've wondered if others are also hard to get on.

                          WTB
                          IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
                          Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

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                          • DmartD
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                            I tried the Clinch, which to me are incredibly well made and beautiful boots. I didn't manage to get in this boot. I guess it's not for everyone.

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                            • Bfd70B
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                              @Dmart:

                              I love these boots. Just a couple of miles on them now. The leather is buttery soft and ages beautifully, although this shifter on the bike scuffs them quite fast.
                              Sizing can be tricky. In case it helps, the JL are a 10 (stamped inside). I wear a 9 in RW Iron Ranger. They have the same length, but the JL are certainly wider, which is good for me since the IR are rather narrow for my feet. Getting in these JL's however, is quite a struggle having a high arch.
                              Looking into some Mr Lou's. Anyone has both and could help with sizing?

                              Here ya go

                              https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/comparison-wesco-mr-lou-to-john-lofgren-engineer.102418/

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                              • popvultureP
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                                That’s pretty interesting… I’m surprised he described the Lofgrens as true to size. I wear a 13 in 95% of shoes, and I wear a 12 in the Lofgrens. I was also reading somewhere last night that Wescos are a little more true to size. I think if I ever get a pair, I’ll have to just order from somewhere I can easily return em if they don’t fit. Seems like a lot of varying info out there.

                                WTB
                                IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
                                Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

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                                • DmartD
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                                  Yep, that’s it. I could fit in a 9.5 Lofgren, actually would be mostly considered as perfect fit for me, but wasn’t available and a 10 is still no issue at all (appr. 3/4 inch from longest toe to end of boot space) The Wescos I would try in 9.5E and 10E. My Brannock is a 10E on the right foot and a 9E on the left.

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                                  • Andreas1965A
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                                    New addition. M43 Service Shoes 10th anniversary horsehide.
                                    I am amazed.

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                                    • Jordan23J
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                                      [mention]Andreas1965 [/mention] they‘re looking great! Congrats.

                                      Enjoy ya addiction!

                                      AE

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                                      • zhivagoZ
                                        zhivago
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                                        Very, very nice.

                                        Zhivago

                                        MM: "we all got to start somewhere"

                                        G: "Never once did he bitch, moan or complain.  He just motivated the team and got on with it"

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                                        • thebeardoweirdoT
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                                          These guys just arrived today and I am stoked. I was real worried about sizing, as I am a 6.5D for my right foot and closer to a 6 on the left. Most of my chelsea style boots are all EU 38/39 and varies between manufacturers and my RW Iron Rangers and Blacksmiths are also a US 6.5, a bit roomy without an insole but with a bit of insole they fit great, with the widest part right at the ball of my foot.  I ordered the Lofgrens in 6.5, which was the last Burgundy pair(or wait till December for a restock). With wigwam airmax thin socks they are snug and the width fits the ball of my foot perfectly with the toebox having a bit of room but not too much, decent amount of heelslip though. With proper boot socks they fit like a glove up front and it reduces the heel slip down to about 1/4".  Time to wear them and break em in to see how they fit and form to my feet.  Hope that helps any other tiny feet people out there a bit with sizing.

                                          The leather and build on these boys are exceptional and have to be seen in person! Can't wait to rock em all fall.

                                          Snowboards, Basses, Pinballs

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                                          • DmartD
                                            Dmart
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                                            Nice pair! You will love them.

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