Posts by MrMoonbeam

Quote: Originally Posted by ruben  Moonbeam, what size did you end up with? TTS? sized down a half? how'd it work out for you? I had picked up size 10.5, a half size down from my typical size 11. Fits like a glove...

My laces are about worn through after over a year of near daily wear. As best I can gauge these are 5/32 waxed round laces. I believe Chippewa makes replacements for these (feel free to confirm), but I was also wondering if anyone...

Quote: Originally Posted by hardline_42  If you want them broken in within a day, soak them in warm water for about ten minutes, put on two pairs of socks (sock liner and wool hiking sock work for me) and wear them laced...

Quote: Originally Posted by milesbeyond  For those sizes that are backordered, try checking the store inventory and give the store a call. 10.5D was backordered until 11/10 but saw the flagship store in Maine had it....

Quote: Originally Posted by bl@ster  You'd probably need a 10.5 in the Katahdins. Maybe an 11. YMMV, as I fit into a 10.5 in the Iron Rangers, and my Katahdin 10.5's fit equally as well. Both were a tad narrow to...

Quote: i just picked up these for $120 and i got redwine pull up leather,lamb skin lining,gusseted tounge+lining,double row stitchdown,vibram 1253 half sole,toe guards,4eyelet+3hook they're build this boots for 2...

Quote: Originally Posted by rossi  I have the same uncertainty as many have about what sizing to order, but compounded with that I do not even know my size in US sizing. How is the sizing related to EU sizes? I really...

Any general thoughts on how frequently to reapply mink oil and/or Obenaufs? All I seem to come across is 'whenever it needs it...' How do you know when that might be?  What are the signs to look for?   So lets assume...

Could you elaborate on this?  I've found the collar hurt on one side, but has eventually worn to comfort on one foot after 3 weeks. It will be a few weeks more before it is fully broken in and if I could make it easier that's be...

Just wanted to throw my 2 cents into the mix here, as I received my pair last week.   To start with, I was very concerned with the fit.  I measure at an 11, and have worn perfectly sized 10 Doc Martens for years. I...