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WESCO-MRLOU-BLK - Wesco® - 10" Horsehide Pull-On "Mister Lou" Engineer Boot - Black

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    GC
    Joined: 15 Nov 2019

    Little 2 week photo update, modelled beautifully by my 5 year old. They've been worn almost every other day and are already taking in some character. I'm stoked  😉

    Insta @eaudepetroleum

    last edited by 6 Oct 2020, 16:55 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      Baba-san
      The Unwoven
      Joined: 11 Oct 2018

      They’re looking real nice already @GC…how did you manage to overcome getting them on???🥵

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        GC
        Joined: 15 Nov 2019

        Cheers @Baba-san I am delighted how quickly they’ve taken.

        To get them on I simply had to remove the inner soles for a week. Doesn’t sound much, but just a few mm, helped me articulate my feet in. Once in they fit a treat. Inner sole has since been replaced, which took me back a step, but I can already remove the left boot with relative ease. The right is still playing hard ball.  😃

        Insta @eaudepetroleum

        last edited by 8 Oct 2020, 06:14 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          Baba-san
          The Unwoven
          Joined: 11 Oct 2018

          ah… good to know I am not the only one struggling with the initial fit on Wescos.

          I had a similar problem with my Jobmasters.. not the 'getting them on' part, but with the fit of them once my fit was in. Like you, I experimented with having foot soles in, out and different socks etc. I managed to get them broken in but it took me a while.... perhaps I should have gone for the slightly wider 'E' fitting rather than the 'D' as they were tight across the toe box.

          The Engineers will be my next purchase so I need to carefully consider the width... did you run with the standard 'D's?? 🙂

          last edited by 8 Oct 2020, 08:07 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            GC
            Joined: 15 Nov 2019

            I went with the D fitting, on the basis all my RW's are and I've never considered the width an issue. On reflection, perhaps I should have tried the E, as it might have eased the breaking in process. Having said that, and as I said before, now my feet are in, they also fit me perfectly. I just need the area atop of the foot, beneath the strap, to soften a little more, its after all only been a week, and I'm sure the initial struggle with them was worth it. They truly live up to their rep.

            "Nothing worthwhile is easy, as they say''  🙂

            Insta @eaudepetroleum

            last edited by 8 Oct 2020, 09:58 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              Baba-san
              The Unwoven
              Joined: 11 Oct 2018

              Thanx for the response… I wish I could try both widths before taking the plunge :-\

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                Giles
                IHUK Crew
                Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                You could buy both and return either 1 or 2 pairs.  As you're in the UK that'd cost you about 7 quid…...

                "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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                  Baba-san
                  The Unwoven
                  Joined: 11 Oct 2018

                  thanks Giles… that sounds like a plan.... 😉

                  last edited by 9 Oct 2020, 09:05 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    Appfaff
                    Raw and Unwashed
                    Joined: 11 Oct 2013

                    For what it’s worth, my ideal Wesco fit is a 10D on a MP last, and I’d do the same for a boss last and enjoy the extra room.

                    However, I have engineers on both ends of the spectrum - I have the 1940s boss with MP toe in a 9.5E and the mr Lou in a 10.5E.

                    Going down did cause a ton of break in discomfort, but after a few months of wearing them one or twice a week - where the leather seams are stitched were the main areas of discomfort - they stretched a good amount and I have very comfortable boots / especially with thin socks.

                    The mr lous sized up have been a dream to break in. Yes they have some give and wiggle, but I just tighten the straps down and am good to go. I’m sure after years of wear, I might get a bit of uneven wear due to a bit of sliding, but it works for me and gives me a little bulkier boot to wear with some of my wider pants.

                    Not giving advice so much as sharing experience.

                    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                    last edited by 15 Oct 2020, 02:42 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      HairyChapter
                      Joined: 19 Sept 2020

                      Man, I am so torn between D and E width. Living in Sweden ordering double doesn't work as well for me. Going 9D in Red Wing Iron Rangers without a problem suggest that I should go with that but other say they are a bit slimmer than normal. I'd happily take any advice I can get.

                      Btw, any signs of a restock in a near future?

                      last edited by 15 Oct 2020, 11:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        Appfaff
                        Raw and Unwashed
                        Joined: 11 Oct 2013

                        Honestly, I used to wear a 10D in Iron rangers and my ideal size in Mr Lou would be a 10E if I got another pair. You can easily make them snugger - it’s expensive making them bigger.

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                        last edited by 15 Oct 2020, 11:43 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          HairyChapter
                          Joined: 19 Sept 2020

                          Good point, thanks for the reply. It's nervewrecking ordering 700 euro boots without trying them but these seem worthy of the risk

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                          last edited by 15 Oct 2020, 12:51 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            Appfaff
                            Raw and Unwashed
                            Joined: 11 Oct 2013

                            They are worth it!

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                              Baba-san
                              The Unwoven
                              Joined: 11 Oct 2018

                              Great looking boots @Appfaff  🙂

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                                injunjack
                                見習いボス
                                Joined: 19 Feb 2010

                                are these same as other Wescos width wise? My Wesco Boss with bump toe are 9D and they're fine but I've noticed in some boots I have , that my right foot has been getting wider, due aging of me, i guess.

                                So should I take D or E?

                                And any idea of restock?

                                last edited by 16 Oct 2020, 16:47 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  Appfaff
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  Joined: 11 Oct 2013

                                  Since these are on the MP last, they are definitely slimmer, especially in the toe box. If you are a D in the boss last, I think going to an E in this one is probably a smart choice.

                                  last edited by 16 Oct 2020, 18:57 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    injunjack
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                                    Joined: 19 Feb 2010

                                    Thanks

                                    E it is then, as soon they're restocked

                                    last edited by 17 Oct 2020, 06:25 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      Chesson
                                      Joined: 18 Mar 2019

                                      Hey @injunjack going up a width in the Mister Lou isn't always the answer, it really depends on how snug the D with is on you in the Boss, yes @Appfaff is right, they are slimmer but only marginally. A lot of the advice I have been giving to people is based around sticking with the same width they take in the standard boss boot. If a standard boss in a D width is relatively snug on them they considering an E with is an option. If a D in the boss is fitting perfect and not tight I would advise sticking with the D width.

                                      What colour where you looking for in the Mister Lou? I can see whats available.

                                      IG: @alexchesson_

                                      last edited by 18 Oct 2020, 10:40 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        injunjack
                                        見習いボス
                                        Joined: 19 Feb 2010

                                        I'm looking for 9D or E.  Black.

                                        My usual size is 9d which my wescos are, (except my chippewa 1901M48 which are 9E, perfect fit nowadays. I know they don't compare directlyas mu other chippewas are 9D).

                                        I ready to take 9E's as, as I said earlier, my right foot is wider nowadays.  How much difference there is in D and E widthwise?

                                        last edited by 18 Oct 2020, 10:58 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          Alain
                                          Joined: 6 May 2020

                                          Hey

                                          Just sharing my recent experience. Hope it helps a bit.I am 8.5 D in Redwing IR and ordered a pair or Mr Lou in 8.5 D. They were really snug, I wear them inside with a thin plastic bag instead of socks. My feet were almost dumb after a few minutes of wearing them. I retuned them and took a 8.5 E instead. That is much better…I am in the process of breaking in.

                                          This having been said. I believe I could have managed to breack in the 8.5 D but with much unncesary pain.

                                          last edited by 19 Oct 2020, 02:07 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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