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So this is my actual current line up on the engineer’s , I did warn you that I had a problem!!!
Also with a pair in que at wesco.They are all amazing in there own way . I just recently got rid of the black wesco in previous post because of a slight fit issue I had. They were great but I’m praying the new one will be perfect. Anyways just another comparison of toe choices amongst other options.
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thinking about to eventually take a step up in my boot game as i found some nice ones in wescos factory seconds - what about the sizing? am i safe with "size 1 down from sneakers" or can i rock the same size as in red wings? also, is there much difference between the e and d width? i wear 9,5 d in redwings and wonder if 9e in the wescos could fit me… i'm sure some of you here have a lot more boot experience than a mostly sneaker wearing dude like me - thanks in advance!
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One down from sneakers depends on the sneakers you wear and probably isn’t a good comparison.
I’ve had Moc toe RW’s in 10.5D that fit ok (a little wide, a little long) and were the same size as my best fitting Wesco’s (10.5E) so that might be a better place to start.
There is a of course a noticeable difference between D and E width but what width you need will also depend on which boot you are looking at. Jobmasters and standard Boss toes have a wider foot and higher toe box than Packers and the MP toe. Personally I like to go D in the former and E in the latter. Which boot had caught your attention?
Overall, I’d say that if you like the boot and the price is right, a 9E Wesco should be close enough to a 9.5D RW that it is worth the risk. But that is how I think about these things.
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thanks for the quick help @neph93 - very appreciated!
i'm eyeing at some jobmasters - so if i normally wear 9,5D in red wings (with some room in length and width, just like you) i might have to pass on this one, considering the jobmasters are boots with more room and plus (as i just saw) double-E width in the 9,5…
the price is a steal. and from what i read the "defects" factory seconds are often not even noticeable... but that's what i first thought, they might be pretty likely too big for me
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I think you will find that boot too wide. Of course there are things you can do (extra insole, thick socks) but they are imperfect solutions.
exactly, not a fan of such "solutions", makes no sense to force anything just to own them, i prefer to wear them comfortable. i'll wait and and see. the right time for my wescos will come another day
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One down from sneakers depends on the sneakers you wear and probably isn’t a good comparison.
I’ve had Moc toe RW’s in 10.5D that fit ok (a little wide, a little long) and were the same size as my best fitting Wesco’s (10.5E) so that might be a better place to start.
There is a of course a noticeable difference between D and E width but what width you need will also depend on which boot you are looking at. Jobmasters and standard Boss toes have a wider foot and higher toe box than Packers and the MP toe. Personally I like to go D in the former and E in the latter. Which boot had caught your attention?
Overall, I’d say that if you like the boot and the price is right, a 9E Wesco should be close enough to a 9.5D RW that it is worth the risk. But that is how I think about these things.
Good morning, once again I think @neph93 nailed it pretty close , he must have as much stock in wesco as I do…
I have always been curious to know the difference in width because I personally have not felt much of a difference with wescos D and E offering and with a lace to toe even more so because of the ability to tighten wherever you need. I measured mine and it looks like at the widest point it only a 1/8 different. I’ve also found that wesco run a bit more TTS than some other brands. Meaning I have not had to size down or up. The MP toe or flat toe is the one that I would go with E for sure. To answer your question on the EE , and assuming it’s another 1/8 making it 1/4 wider than D .... how much are you saving? I’ve found that the ‘defect ‘ wesco is better than some offerings from others that are full retail. And at a 9.5 size you will always be able to let them go to another, ( re coop) And as mentioned above a thin insole actually to me is preferred as I stand all day at work. It might be worth the gamble of saving hundreds. Anyways that is my two cents. -
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@j-diddy not quite as much stock as you, but not far off. I have two pairs of custom Boss ordered through IH and a pair of JH. The custom Boss are 10.5D and 10.5E, the JH are 11D and a little big for me.
I need the E fitting in the MP toe for the instep, but I’ve also noticed that with the lighter leathers (burlap for example) they stretch more. I have a pair in the 7oz black oil tanned leather and while it softens, it doesn’t really stretch.
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I’d like to see what the roughout of that looks like.
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Nonconformist. We can’t all be sheep. Atta Boy.
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