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

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    Costch
    Joined: 24 Jan 2017

    I've had my eye on these for a minute, looks like the perfect engineer boot. Are these built to the same specs as the Mr. Lou sold on Wesco's website? Also curious if it's it possible to get these in any widths narrower than D, Wesco only lists D and E as well.

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      neph93
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      Joined: 18 Aug 2014

      @Costch:

      I've had my eye on these for a minute, looks like the perfect engineer boot. Are these built to the same specs as the Mr. Lou sold on Wesco's website? Also curious if it's it possible to get these in any widths narrower than D, Wesco only lists D and E as well.

      Wesco do batches of the Mr. Lou and sell them through the website to partner retailers. The principal design is the same in terms of the last used, toe shape, heel cup, stitching etc. some details may change between batches, most obviously the leather.

      I suspect they make batches in D and E widths as they are the most common. However Wesco do a full custom service and it should be possible to get a custom version with a narrower footbed.

      I’d recommend emailing Giles, Alex or Chesson to discuss it. Living in Europe as I do, it is easier and less costly to arrange custom builds through them.

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

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        Giles
        IHUK Crew
        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

        Or you could do this…...

        "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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          HairyChapter
          Joined: 19 Sept 2020

          Crap, took my eyes my email for another day and it seems I already missed the restock didn't I?

          Skickat från min LYA-L29 via Tapatalk

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            neph93
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            @HairyChapter:

            Crap, took my eyes my email for another day and it seems I already missed the restock didn't I?

            I don’t think so…

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

            • Virginia Woolf
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              injunjack
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              Joined: 19 Feb 2010

              And Santa came early this year. Sizing spot on, took 9E instead of usual 9D

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                Costch
                Joined: 24 Jan 2017

                The incoming end of summer sale has rekindled my interest in picking up a pair of these. Initially, width was a bit of a concern as I have quite narrow feet. Reading through this and other threads the consensus seems to be that the MP last runs quite narrow, so D width may actually be adequate.

                However, I'm still uncertain on how to size for length. I did have a pair of Red Wing IRs in size 11D which were probably about a half size too big although they still fit comfortably. My standard sneaker size (and Brannock measurement) is generally 12. The only comparable pair of boots I currently own is a pair of Nick's custom work boots, but their sizing philosophy seems to differ from Wesco's a bit. Nick's is very insistent on sizing up .5-1 in length to ensure adequate toe room as your foot tends to "stretch" out a bit after wearing high arch work boots for an extended period of time. This placed me in whopping 13A in their boots which are incredibly comfortable, however I find the extra toe room a bit cumbersome for casual wear. I should also note that I owned a pair of Chippewa engineers some years ago that were a 10.5E (sized down to compensate for additional width) that were too tight in the toe box to wear comfortably but otherwise fit quite well.

                All of this is to say, should I order true to size or treat them as Red Wings and size down? I would like to take advantage of the sale to pick a pair of these up if I can. Otherwise, ordering a custom pair may be the way to go.

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                  Appfaff
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  Joined: 11 Oct 2013

                  Hey @Costch - Sounds like you have decent experimentation with boot sizing! Luckily, Wesco makes it easy..

                  Here is how my foot stacks up - as I too am I standard D width - although I can handle E width with Boot socks and some laces 🙂

                  I wear a standard Size 10D in all Wescos - both Lace up and pull on. I have 2 pairs of 10E, and they offer some wiggle room, but a D would be preferred. FWIW I also wear a 10D in Red Wings (Both Pull Ons like Engineers and Pecos, as well as IR and Moc Toes). Now, I have a pair of downsized engineers in a 9.5E and I actually don't suggest doing the size down thing, mainly because the stitching hits weird on the side of my foot as opposed to my true size pairs.

                  I wear a 10.5D in New Balance 993 V5s, a 10 in Vans, and 10.5 in Stan Smith or 11 in Slimline Adidas. I also wear a 10.5 in Nike Dunks and an 11 in flyknits, etc.

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                    Costch
                    Joined: 24 Jan 2017

                    I appreciate the reply and insight @Appfaff! I can generally take a snug 11.5 in Vans or a bit roomier 12. I've been a 12 in PF Flyer's USA made sneakers and a UK 10/US 11 in Shoes Like Pottery/Moonstar. My left foot is nearly a full size larger than my right so sometimes it's a matter of compromise but I generally size to the larger foot. What throws me off though is that I had to downsize so dramatically for my Iron Rangers, where as you and others seem to take your true size across the board for Vans/Wesco/Red Wing. Would it perhaps be best to just split the difference and shoot for 11.5? 11 may be out of the question if sizing down isn't recommended.

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                      Appfaff
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                      Joined: 11 Oct 2013

                      @Costch - I think an 11.5 would be a good bet most likely - I too have PF Flyers in a 10.5 and my wescos are a 1/2 size down - so that's a good reference point.

                      @Chesson has helped people size more boots than most of us would ever try on in our lifetimes - he most likely has a great trick to sizing these as well!

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                        injunjack
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                        Joined: 19 Feb 2010

                        my 2 cents worth..

                        I wear 9D all my boots and sneakers… Wescos, Chippewas, Thorogoods, Converse, PF's

                        Except these, 9E was spot on, and my Georgia Mud Dogs could have been size 10, they seem to be on a smaller size.

                        HTH

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                          Chesson
                          Joined: 18 Mar 2019

                          @Costch I would second @Appfaff here on the 11.5D. We've got an 11, 11.5 and 12D in stock at the moment. Happy to work with you to find the most suitable.

                          IG: @alexchesson_

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                            Costch
                            Joined: 24 Jan 2017

                            Appreciate the input friends, 11.5 sounds like the way to go. Will likely pull the trigger come tomorrow!

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                              Costch
                              Joined: 24 Jan 2017
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                                motojobobo
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                                Joined: 22 Aug 2015

                                Those look fantastic @Costch 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
                                After seeing yours I’m reminded I already have a pair of black engineers but it may be time to add a pair of brown ones; the black ones must be lonely.

                                The journey is the objective.

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                                  teddyjay
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                                  Joined: 19 Jun 2020

                                  @Giles do you know if there will be a restock in these?

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                                  • steelworkerS
                                    steelworker
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                                    Joined: 16 Apr 2014

                                    Look good @Costch  😎 😎

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

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                                      Chesson
                                      Joined: 18 Mar 2019

                                      @teddyjay We should have these back in Stock in Late December/Early January. If you're signed up for the restock notifications we will be in touch as soon as they are here.

                                      IG: @alexchesson_

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                                        teddyjay
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                                        Joined: 19 Jun 2020

                                        @Chesson:

                                        @teddyjay We should have these back in Stock in Late December/Early January. If you're signed up for the restock notifications we will be in touch as soon as they are here.

                                        thanks @Chesson

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                                          slubbyphil
                                          Joined: 4 Oct 2021

                                          Hey everyone, new member here. I was wondering if someone can comment on the heel slip in this model? I own a pair of red wing 2268 engineer boots in 7, which is my usual size in iron rangers too. The overall fit is good, but the heel slip is extreme and keeps me from wearing then more often. Also they're very roomy around the calf. The description of the Mr. Lou's sounds like they are the exact opposite. I'm just wondering if the red wings just don't fit me good or I might just not be an engineer boot guy at all.

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