WESCO-MRLOU-BLK - Wesco® - 10" Horsehide Pull-On "Mister Lou" Engineer Boot - Black
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@KA56 mine are cxl cowhide so maybe not a good comp but I got 10s when I probably should have gotten 10.5s. It has worked out fine for me. Took some break in. Must wear thin or regular socks now - nothing thick. When feet swell, they can get a little uncomfortable and I’ll have to take a break. But the nice trim fit with little heel slip is enjoyable in certain situations. My lofgren 10.5 are a little big. I kinda like having the sizing option depending if I want tight or loose.
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If you’re a 9.25 on the Brannock, you’re actually a 9.5. A 9E would be the correct sizing if you have a D-width foot or are a 9.5D. If someone is an E width, I would suggest going true to size in E width(or possibly up .5 size)
Another factor to consider is whether your 9.25 measurement is heel-to-ball or heel-to-toe. This is important, especially when it comes to your foot feeling locked in. Ideally HTT and HTB are the same or within a half size of each other, otherwise good fit can get a little tricky. From experience, going down another half size might be okay over time, but your boots should never hurt that much from the start.
Some people believe engineer boot sizing should feel almost unbearable at first, with the idea that they’ll mold to your feet for a perfect fit. That might be true in terms of volume, but definitely not in terms of length—especially when it comes to the heel-to-ball (flex point), which needs to be properly aligned. I wouldn’t be overly concerned about where your toes are, as long as they’re not slammed against the end of the boot.
Edit: if you’re concerned about volume, heel slip, etc. very easy to remedy this with a thin Pedag type insert and/or thicker boot socks.
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Appreciate the detailed writeup! Im a 9.25 heel to toe, and a 9 heel to ball. Width is smack on the line between D and E, but I have a high instep on my right foot, so generally round up to a wider size where I can.
The attached pic shows where my ball lines up on my right foot (the bigger of the two), and where my big toe sits relative to the toe of the boot. It's hard to see, but Ive pushed my toe up as high as I can and Im pointing towards the tip.
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The 9 seem like the right size for your Brannock and It all just depends on how much you can endure 8.5 until they fit comfortably. Me personally, I cut my losses and move on.
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@AdamJ here is a website where you can buy them:
If you need any help in sizing, you can email them shop@ironheart.co.uk and they will do their best in answering your questions.
They also have a chat feature that you can contact them and they’ve always been super helpful.
"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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@goosehd said in WESCO-MRLOU-BLK - Wesco
- 10" Horsehide Pull-On "Mister Lou" Engineer Boot - Black:@AdamJ here is a website where you can buy them:
If you need any help in sizing, you can email them shop@ironheart.co.uk and they will do their best in answering your questions.
They also have a chat feature that you can contact them and they’ve always been super helpful.
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Package secured! Super pumped to get this one. There was only 5 in my size too, I imagine this will go quick.
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I am a size 10 in Red Wing, and I also take a 10 in Wesco, Wesco generally equal to Red Wing, do you know your brannock size? Wesco Boots will be often be 1 to 1.5 sizes down from from your branock device measurement or your US sneaker size.
Hope that helps
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They arrived! You know what, I think the black with the warm weft looks good.
Feels softer, definitely easier to get on too.
Time to beat up a new pair.
The brown behind it officially have a year of wear this month.
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Ordered... Very, very excited. Cheers..
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I'm here to admit to some serious FOMO. I've long lusted after the Mr. Lou, especially in CXL. Alas, my feet simply do not fit into the boots as constructed. I even made a trip to Wesco HQ to try on a few sizes. No dice. Actually, that's not true. I swore. A lot. And managed to break a sweat. I did get one pair one but I think it was way too long.
In any case, these are absolutely killer boots, and the pictures posted are excellent. Enjoy, please (because I can't)!
