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    • popvultureP
      popvulture
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      Got my exchanged pair of 12E nat CXL Mr Lous today and they fit great. Definitely a bit snugger than the 13s in the instep area, a little harder to put on but absolutely nowhere near Lofgren difficulty. Of course this is right out of the box, so I feel like I can expect a little bit of eventual stretch in that area. The real plus is that the length is better, less heel slip, and although they still look like skis on my big ass feet, they’re 1/3” shorter skis 😃

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

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      • AppfaffA
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        So happy it worked out dude - can’t wait to see pics!!

        and one thing about CXL, is you can almost always expect stretch.

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          Been seeing this insole being sold on Rakuten through retailers that sell White’s and Wesco so I bought them through Bakers Boots.I placed these into my Wesco Boss and they make my boots feel like sneakers with how comfy they are now.

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          • popvultureP
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            How does the thickness of em compare with the stock Wesco insoles?

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

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              On a recent Ship John IG Live,Chris from Wesco,mentioned putting Spence insoles into Wesco for additional comfort. I ended up buying a set for some running shoes,and they’re so much better than the stock insoles.

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              • KirkK
                Kirk
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                On the subject of insoles/leather inserts…

                Do you wear your wesco boots with the leather inserts they provide? What purpose do they serve? Comfort? Accommodate with the fit?

                I ask because I have IHWE-PO, IHWE-JOU, 1939 Engineer boot in 9.5D. My Hendriks are 9.5E to account for the MP last.  These boots fit great WITHOUT the insert but I doubt I could wear them with the insert as they would be too tight. My IHWE-5 are a 10E and they don’t fit particularly well with the insert and are pretty roomy without.

                Curious to hear your feedback and what the consensus is. Thanks

                we’re trying our best

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                • popvultureP
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                  I'm actually pretty curious about this, too.

                  Weirdly, my new 12E Lous fit a lot differently today, and the only reason I can come up with is that I ate a frozen pizza for dinner last night. I know salt can make you swell a bit, so maybe not an outlandish theory? I generally eat pretty healthily, so we'll see if it goes away.

                  BUT, back to the topic at hand — I felt mine also fit a little better today sans insoles. Is there any reason to not wear em, as in can it bad for your boots? Seems like it wouldn't, but who knows…

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

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                  • GilesG
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                    I take the inserts out until such time as the boots have stretched a little, then I replace them….

                    "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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                    • neph93N
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                      I’ve slip ons only from Wesco.

                      10.5D on the MP toe with their heaviest leather = no insole the first year. They stretched enough to put it back in.

                      10.5D MP toe with the brown domain = always used the insole

                      10.5E Boss toe (x2) with the heavy leather, roomy and comfortable without being too big = insole in

                      10.5D Morrison toe (light olive burlap) = always insoles

                      10.5E MP toe, burlap = always insoles.

                      The point being a change on width obviously makes a difference, but different leathers will also affect fit and comfort.

                      As for the point of insoles, they mitigate the accumulation of odour and wear in the sole of the boot over time. In other words unless you don’t wash or socks, you’ll be fine without them for long periods and depending on type of wear indefinitely.

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

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                      • zhivagoZ
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                        [mention]neph93 [/mention] That’s an impressively large (ahem) collection of boots you have there Sir…

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                        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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                        • DmartD
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                          I am wearing my boots always with insoles, mainly for comfort but as well for fit.

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                          • steelworkerS
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                            I wear some without insoles  (because apparently your feet get larger as you age. I'm a 13 now so this sucks.) or replace the leather inserts with something like Spenco.

                            Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
                            Well, I have others.

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                            • neph93N
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                              @zhivago:

                              [mention]neph93 [/mention] That’s an impressively large (ahem) collection of boots you have there Sir…

                              I also have one pair of Vibergs [emoji51]

                              Let’s not talk about my sneaker collection (almost exclusively Adidas Originals, with a bit of New Balance and Saucony). I halved it before the house move and still need all fingers and toes to count how many have. I’m not bragging here, I’m confessing.

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

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                              • popvultureP
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                                Right on — I appreciate these replies!

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

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                                  @Kirk:

                                  On the subject of insoles/leather inserts…

                                  Do you wear your wesco boots with the leather inserts they provide? What purpose do they serve? Comfort? Accommodate with the fit?

                                  I ask because I have IHWE-PO, IHWE-JOU, 1939 Engineer boot in 9.5D. My Hendriks are 9.5E to account for the MP last.  These boots fit great WITHOUT the insert but I doubt I could wear them with the insert as they would be too tight. My IHWE-5 are a 10E and they don’t fit particularly well with the insert and are pretty roomy without.

                                  Curious to hear your feedback and what the consensus is. Thanks

                                  I currently have four pairs of Wesco boots, and I've owned multiple pairs from each of the "big three" Pacific Northwest brands (Wesco, White's , and Nick's).  As consistent as these boots are, I've had multiple pairs of the same boot in different leathers, and there can be a little variation.  For reference, I am a 13D in sneakers.

                                  Wesco has been the most consistent for me across multiple pairs - I wear a 13D in a standard round toe boss boot and a 13E in the 7500 / Mr. Lou (these two are the same last and shaft circumference).  My brown Mr Lou is a tiny bit roomy, while my black Mr. Lou and my 7500's are perfect.  That being said, the 7500 has the most stretch in the leather, so they are more forgiving if my feet are a little swollen on a given morning.  The black Horse doesn't stretch as much, but they also have less wear on them, so time will tell.  Regardless, Wesco has made the boot that consistently fits me the best.

                                  In White's Nomad Engineer boot, I have owned 5 pairs in a 12.5 D (and a few of those got sold).  One pair was tight, one was a bit loose, the others were consistent in the middle.

                                  I haven't owned enough Nick's to comment on consistency, but they run even  bigger than White's, so it took a few tries to get my size right (I now know that I need a 12D in Nicks).

                                  These companies are all great, but I'm most attached to my Wescos these days.  Chris from Wesco is a genuinely great human being who works as hard as anyone I know, and he's super helpful in getting your fit right.

                                  @Giles:

                                  I take the inserts out until such time as the boots have stretched a little, then I replace them….

                                  I watched a livestream with Wesco a week ago, and Chris recommended the exact same thing.  It's like you know each other…  😉

                                  @neph93:

                                  The point being a change on width obviously makes a difference, but different leathers will also affect fit and comfort.

                                  Everything Neph said is true, but this is one key takeaway - stiffer leathers like Horween Horsehide can feel a bit tighter than a more flexible leather like British Tan cowhide. All leathers will break in with time, but some can be more or less forgiving fit-wise.  I'd equate it to IH shirts, where I've found that sometimes a shirt made from heavier materials 'feels' a little tight on me, even if the measurements are perfect for what I might wear in a lighter shirt.

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                                  • KirkK
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                                    Thanks to everyone who responded. Appreciate the insights. Very helpful

                                    we’re trying our best

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                                    • zhivagoZ
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                                      I’m not bragging here, I’m confessing.

                                      😃 I totally get that!! 😃

                                      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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                                      • vaquero357V
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                                        …well, I was just contacted by Karen at Wesco yesterday Sept 8th and it looks like we're waiting another 4-6 weeks. 😶 Just in time for Halloween! :o ???

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                                        • PalmerP
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                                          Got the same email. I placed my order on February 22. Looks like Wesco has a solid 7-8 month lead time at the moment. Glad I have a few other pairs to wear in the meantime.

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                                          • DmartD
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                                            So I believe I will get the same info  😢
                                            Maybe I should start already building a new one for next year 🙂

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