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    • AppfaffA
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      that's fair.

      To be fair, you could also remove the insole in the 12E and get about 1/6-1/4 size more space.. I have tiny feet, so I just don't know… does a 12.5 not exist?

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      • Alex_24A
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        @Appfaff:

        …does a 12.5 not exist?

        Unfortunately, for those of us who regularly have the problem of 12 being too small and 13 being too big, 12.5 is a rare size to find… almost never.

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        • neph93N
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          Wesco will custom build anyone a 12.5…

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

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          • popvultureP
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            @neph93 that's interesting, and good to know — I wanna kiss companies that make 12.5. Rare as hen's teeth. These were stock boots, but I like knowing that in case I ever order custom from Wesco.

            But yeah I feel like I have so many things to feel fortunate for, but I will whine for a brief sec and say that having big feet is a real pain in the ass. It sucks that there's no half size between 12 and 13 usually. Also, wearing a 13 has ruled out lots of cool companies (Shoes Like Pottery, for ex) that only make up to 12. Beyond that, lots of retailers just don't order 13s. Lastly, the whole upper tier boot phenomenon of everything being one size bigger than your Brannock size means that often a 12 is just a teeeeny bit too small for me, and a 13's too big (as might be the case here).

            It's really not the end of the world, though — could be way worse. Fingers crossed the 12Es end up fitting!

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

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            • Alex_24A
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              @neph93:

              Wesco will custom build anyone a 12.5…

              Good to know. Thanks [emoji120]

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              • neph93N
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                @popvulture @Alex_24 Check this link. The boot builder details all options available. Standard sizing lasts (including half sizes), go up to 13, but a custom fitting will let them build bigger I believe. @Alex_24 you would be better off going through IHUK than ordering direct from Wesco.

                https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwj1lsbc-6ryAhUCv4sKHa-hAI8QFnoECBMQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbuilder.wescoboots.com%2FCustomBoots.aspx&usg=AOvVaw1ebJ43ysbT9YSrQlEADYrv

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                We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                • PalmerP
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                  If you have big feet just do a custom build. My Wesco size is something like 14.5B but I don't even think about it now that Chris measured my feet a couple years ago. I just order what I want and never worry about using a plastic bag or showering in my boots or whatever else people do to make their stock boots fit. It's worth the wait.

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                  • popvultureP
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                    Thanks @neph93! 🙂

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

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                    • DmartD
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                      I really look forward to compare the stock 9.5E to the ordered custom build.
                      Start to break them in. First day in the wild and it goes to…. ???

                      The dentist…hooray  😢
                      At least I could stare at these while he was working on my teeth...

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                      • benniejacksonB
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                        My first pair of Wescos. The Mr. Lou in Maryam Teacore Horsebutt.

                        I have an extensive Viberg collection and I’m really loving these as a change of pace.

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                          @benniejackson:

                          My first pair of Wescos. The Mr. Lou in Maryam Teacore Horsebutt.

                          I have an extensive Viberg collection and I’m really loving these as a change of pace.

                          I'm more a fan of the service and chelsea boot styles, but those look super clean in black horsebutt with the natural sides. Curious on your thoughts on them after a bit of wear, especially regarding how they compare with Vibergs.

                          777 fit in heavyweight, plz

                          Wish list:
                          IHSH-75-IND
                          IHJ-85-BLK

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                          • AppfaffA
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                            excellent @benniejackson - looks great with that denim as well. are they 777s-142?

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                            • benniejacksonB
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                              @FlannelnBooze:

                              I'm more a fan of the service and chelsea boot styles, but those look super clean in black horsebutt with the natural sides. Curious on your thoughts on them after a bit of wear, especially regarding how they compare with Vibergs.

                              I'm a Viberg SB and Chelsea fan as well. Once I get my bookshelves set up in my new place to display the Vibergs I'll post a collection photo in that thread.  Only my 3rd full day of wearing these, but I can tell they are every bit as solid.  I'll come back with some updates.  Especially after some of the black wears away to show the brown underneath.

                              @Appfaff:

                              excellent @benniejackson - looks great with that denim as well. are they 777s-142?

                              Thanks!  These are 666S-16.  Have been great for the TX summer once the heavier weights became too much.  Was wearing some 142, but I'm really digging these and they seem to breathe a bit better.

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                              • AppfaffA
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                                Killer @benniejackson - the vintage denim really is nice and airy! Where in TX are you located?

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                                • benniejacksonB
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                                  @Appfaff I'm a new transplant to the Houston area.

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                                  • AppfaffA
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                                    Enjoy it @benniejackson - I'm from Fort Worth originally, and always look forward to my visits there. My roommate from college lives in Meridiana just outside Houston proper, so we get to swing by H-town from time to time!

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                                    • benniejacksonB
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                                      Thanks, @Appfaff  I'm on the north side in the Woodlands.  If you're ever passing through on the way to Fort Worth from Meridiana let me know if you want to have a mini-IH meetup and grab a beer.

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                                      • AppfaffA
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                                        will do @benniejackson !

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                                        • Alex_24A
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                                          @neph93:

                                          …you would be better off going through IHUK than ordering direct from Wesco.

                                          [emoji106][emoji106]Custom Wescos will be my next purchase [emoji776] Just saving up my pennies. Worked up a build for Custom Romeos, but decided Custom Boss Engineers are what I really want [emoji41]

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                                          • neph93N
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                                            @Alex_24:

                                            decided Custom Boss Engineers are what I really want [emoji41]

                                            We’re going to be boot buddies!

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

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