Posts by jns425

Quote: Originally Posted by FrankCowperwood  Yes, absolutely. And a nice thing about color #8 shell, if that's what you are considering (Rancourt offers it in CXL as well), is the way that it ages. Wear and exposure...

Quote: Originally Posted by FrankCowperwood  Not sure who originally coined the name "Color #8" to refer to what is, as you say, a burgundyish color. Could have been Horween, I'd think. But it is what many would call...

So the "Color 8" is kind of a burgundy-ish color?   Sorry if this is a stupid question, but why do they call it "color 8"?   I love how those boots look!

Just tried on the quoddy bluchers at jcrew. Was surprised I fit in an 8 right out of the box - they were unbelievably comfortable! I've been known to wear a EEE on occasion in a more structured shoe, and I got an 8E in Rancourt as the 8...

Those are great! Its hard to picture the leather without seeing it on a shoe first, but now I think I might have to consider the olive on my next shoe.

I'm not gonna lie - those royal blue boat shoes keep calling my name. I was thinking with an RLH sole and grey laces. Also loving those Color 8 boat shoes...   Anyone have a pair of their boat shoes?

Quote: Originally Posted by FrankCowperwood  If you could actually get your foot into the 8D, which it certainly sounds like you could, then hopefully going up one width is going to work. In light of the recent...

Ok- so with all this sizing discussion, id like to get your opinions. I was able to try on the rancourts before purchasing my MTO pair, but widths were not available. I found that the length of the 8 really fit me well in length on both...

Quote:Originally Posted by fitchottie also for fits across brands 11.5d Barrie Alden 12 d Oak street ranger moc, i wear these with and without socks, my feet sweat and i like room so toes don't rub 11.5 loafer 11.5 camp boot Yuketen...

So for the Vibram Trail oxford...   I want my toes to fit comfortably and width on the CXL stretchs a good amount? In brands like Allen Edmonds I often go  with EEE, but with Oak Street - I'll just a single E, under the...