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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Collection Preview - Now Live

    WESCO-MRLOU-PUR - Wesco® - 10" Horsehide "Mister Lou" - "The Purpetrator"

    WESCO - West Coast Shoe Company
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    • mbvanekM
      mbvanek
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      As someone unfamiliar with Wesco sizing, but absolutely in love with these boots, What are my best options for securing a pair that fits correctly?

      Full disclosure my only other boots are a pair of Red Wing 6'' Mocs in a size 13 (US) (the Red Wing Employee informed me that one of my feet is a 12.5 and the other is a 13 when measured with the fancy computerized fit machine)

      I suppose to narrow it down my question is two fold. Should I go with a custom last here to ensure they fit properly (if that is even possible for a guy with big feet) / Should I measure/ buy a Brannock device/ compare with other shoes and boots I own?

      Thank you all in advance.

      grow with the flow

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      • ChessonC
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        Hi @mbvanek - The best option if you are unsure is to go for a custom last, even more so if you have slightly different-sized feet.

        As a stock size we have only been running these up to a 12 (US), I can double check with Wesco to see if they do have the last for a 13 which would be where I would advise going if you didn't want to go down the custom last route.

        IG: @alexchesson_

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        • ?
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          I must say it’s for me the same never will or have the opportunity to try on a pair of mister lou’s
          Simpley cause no one carries them in NL. I have a 9,5US in width d in my blacksmiths and moc toe(6”) what will be the best size in this Wesco’s?

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            DrPat
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            @weftyarn:

            Spotted a certain Someone rocking the Purps last weekend and took the chance to take an “in the wild” shot [emoji6]

            That wasn’t the wild.  It was a zoo [emoji16].

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            • mbvanekM
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              @Chesson:

              Hi @mbvanek - The best option if you are unsure is to go for a custom last, even more so if you have slightly different-sized feet.

              As a stock size we have only been running these up to a 12 (US), I can double check with Wesco to see if they do have the last for a 13 which would be where I would advise going if you didn't want to go down the custom last route.

              So presumably a custom last would not be an issue even if it means the boots run a bit larger than stock sizing? If that is the case I will likely go the custom route. Thanks @Chesson

              grow with the flow

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              • GilesG
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                Custom means custom. You have a 6A on one foot and a 13EEE on the other, for all we care…....

                "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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                • OaktaviaO
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                  @Giles:

                  Custom means custom. You have a 6A on one foot and a 13EEE on the other, for all we care…....

                  Lol

                  IG: electricindigowizard

                  "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                  WTB: IHJ-32 - XL/XXL

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                  • goosehdG
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                    @Brock FYI…

                    "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                    • BrockB
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                      Thanks Dennis

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                      • goosehdG
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                        Anytime…. 🙂

                        "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                        • Vaperfavour1313V
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                          I ordered my size in US Redwing moc toes. I have a pair of Wesco’s that I ordered thru one of their retailers, the Gunfighter boot, but for the life of me, I can’t remember the size, I think it was 8.5, and they are a touch tight, so I went up a half size. They have stretched, but they were uncomfortable for a few months. Wes I is made in the US, it’s probably safe to assume your size in us Redwing will be your size. Now, about a Purple jacket in this beautiful leather? Lol.

                          Make mine Indigo!

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                          • BrockB
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                            Very excited for these. Had to cop before the 1st! Thanks for making these a reality G!

                            Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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                              Gorgeous boots, but the branding is a bit of an eyesore. Can they be ordered without it?

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                              • GilesG
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                                No.  But do you wear them with the shaft exposed?

                                "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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                                  @Giles:

                                  No.  But do you wear them with the shaft exposed?

                                  Depends on how extra I'm feeling.

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                                  • deancleanD
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                                    These look tempting. I don’t love the colour purple but looking at the photos they seem to look different in different light. Something for me to seriously think about, but not too long. I’ve only had Viberg boots so this would be a good excuse to get another pair and try a different brand.

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                                    • GilesG
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                                      https://www.instagram.com/stories/ironheartdenim/2937996255558784799/

                                      "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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                                      • deancleanD
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                                        Love the idea of a thinner shaft for slimmer trousers. I wonder if my size 13 feet would have any issues getting into them. I have a feeling the leather would soften up eventually.

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                                        • ChessonC
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                                          @deanclean:

                                          Love the idea of a thinner shaft for slimmer trousers. I wonder if my size 13 feet would have any issues getting into them. I have a feeling the leather would soften up eventually.

                                          You shouldn't have any issues, the shaft is scaled appropriately for the boot size, and there is not much difference in shaft diameter between let's say a US7 and US13, but enough to make a difference that we have not had anyone say they can't get their foot in with the narrower shaft. The leather does soften up considerably as well, so getting them on an off will because easier the more you wear them.

                                          IG: @alexchesson_

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                                          • MattM
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                                            @Giles:

                                            No.  But do you wear them with the shaft exposed?

                                            Really!?!?  No one!?!?

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