WESCO
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The rule of thumb for me on Wesco Engineer boots is half down from Brannock(I’m a 11.5 D) up a width or true to size D width.
I mostly have 11E, but I have a handful of 11.5D.
If given the choice, I prefer the 11 E as they seem to fit just a little bit better in the toe area.
The most important thing of all this is to be properly Brannocked. I don’t know how people wear a full size down. I physically could not get my foot in a 10.5 I’ve tried with Wesco and different makers. But I guess I could see somebody with a super low volume foot might be able to do it “comfortably”
Edit: you should be able to get your foot in with relatively little effort. I don’t have the same thunk like I do when I’m wearing something like my unsung engineers or when I used to have Lofgrens. I think that’s just a pattern thing not fit. A bootjack to remove or using my other foot is necessary.
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@northsouthdenimguy Thank you. That tracks with what I've heard. Reading some others' ideas on fit had me spooled for a minute.
Funny, you mention a bootjack; that's a mainstay of mine. I love it.
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@Bobcat-Sig I never had any trouble with getting into my Wesco Engineers from the start. Had a bit of heelslip that got less with wear, some times I felt they got looser and I adjusted the straps. My wescos are the IH Germany roughouts, size 10E, I wear 10 in Red Wing Moc Toes and they are roomier without being sloppy.
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Last night’s brown CXL horsebutt, tonight natural CXL “bubble” toe
I guess I don’t have to tell anyone here, but my Wesco engineers are my favorites out of any brands I currently own or have owned in the past. There’s just something about the leather, the silhouette, everything about them. To me, they just look the best.
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@northsouthdenimguy man those bubble toe natural I want so bad. Are they the ship john release from awhile back? I’m still mad at myself for not grabbing them
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Yup SJ. Surprised I was able to get a pair. I usually like a flatter toe but these look really good.
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@northsouthdenimguy yeah I was about to buy them but I had a pair of lofgren natural at the time so I passed. But ended up selling those… I have those horween Essex coming this week and I’m really excited to see how those are in hand
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I almost bought those but couldn’t justify with already having Brown CXL and Brown horsebutt. Share some pics when you get them, looking forward to seeing them.
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Ugh I wish black bison was available for US customers. Would love to build a boot in that leather!
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My Wishlist of Wesco leathers to come back into production again:
Black Fire
Horween Black Horsehide
Navy leather -
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Update on these. I took them camping over the weekend in an effort to break them in quicker. I put them through the wringer, and can say they are worthy of the hype. Although I don't suggest taking them hiking, it was one way to speed up the process. I wasn't originally sold on the idea of a heavy "work" shoe, but damn these are solid.
