The Official RRL Thread

kurdo said:

Is this sale US exclusive? Bit out of the loop.

RE my question about heel slippage with RRL chelseas. Went to a cobbler and he told me that's common with those kind of shoes and nothing much one can do about it. However, should anyone know of a solution or trick that can reduce the heel slippage ... please let me know . Will just deal with in the meantime.

Are RRL boots intentionally much wider in the heels because they are intended for cowboys/horse riders? I read something about Western boots being wider in the heels to prevent someone from being dragged by a horse in case they fall off their horse. Or something like that😭

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Fairly certain the sale is a US only thing. They've been doing it off and on for many years. Usually called a customer appreciation event or similar. An SA will invite you but I think if you know about the offer and contact an SA they'll give you the offer.

RE: Chelsea boots, you've described the fit of most all Chelsea boots, at least when new. They're kind of like loafers in terms of heel slip in that as you wear them in, the sole will flex more and heel slip will improve. *Maybe* a half or full insert would help. I have a pair of these from Amzn I put in Chelseas which are a bit too sloppy fit in the heel but are fine in the forefoot. I wouldn't walk a long distance but they're okay for a day at the office wear. They're cheap enough to try.

or the last is not right for you. I mean the initial heel slip from a goodyear welt shoe is normal (since bottom hasn't bent to you) but if they continue to slip (and go down size doesn't work) then the last is not for you.

clee1982 said:

or the last is not right for you. I mean the initial heel slip from a goodyear welt shoe is normal (since bottom hasn't bent to you) but if they continue to slip (and go down size doesn't work) then the last is not for you.

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That is also true. I have Viberg Chelseas in 2030 which is their usual service boot last. I got same size in Chelseas as my 2030 service boots and the Chelsea heel fit is just sloppy versus laced boots. They were a sample sale pair so the insert workaround makes them usable. A Chelsea in 2050 is fine after break-in.

clee1982 said:

you can put in a heel pad I suppose never used them though

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This is what I would do.. Unfortunately, I've noticed this is an issue for me with Rios of Mercedes boots, who I assume is the maker of the chelseas, and only good solution is exactly this

kurdo said:

Thanks.

I did a bit more googling and ordered tongue pads. I hope that does the trick

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Sometimes you need both. I have narrow heels and a high arch and my feet don't fit in most loafers. I end up using tongue and heel pads.

Or like me I just don’t buy loafer… guess have to pay the bill on bespoke for that one eventually