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8/8.5D is my normal size. A couple pairs are in E width. They are well-guarded. Thanks everyone for the kind words.
Leather Soul claims that EG E width is equivalent to a US D, however, I know other US EG retailers order their EG shoes in D width. I think their D width is closer to the "normal" American width. What are other people's thoughts and experiences on this? I know D fits me better, but E still works.
Additionally, I've heard EG is really busy lately and MTO times are up to 8-9 months right now.
I got a pair of RLPL Barksdales in edwardian antique from GVH back in the day - I think they were $300 or $400 back then. My favorite shoes and they have the mileage to prove it. Is that the 101 last - I remember they were really uncomfortable initially but eventually became my most comfortable pair. Can walk for hours in them - but did have to go up a 1/2 size.
The Hardy Amies are nice to look at, I'm just not sure I have the wardrobe to match.
Why did you get rid of your Falkirks? Size issue?
Taking Jerrybrowne's lead I wanted to share my collection. Loved his Dover's in suede. As I said earlier - probably my next MTO. I am happy to hear any ones thoughts on where my collection should go next. I have on order a pair of Cadogan's in mink suede and Ullswater in Mahogany country calf. I do all of my MTO's through Leffot - highly recommended. Thanks guys and enjoy.
1. Canterbury in Black calf on 888 - First pick-up from right here on SF.
2. Asquith in Dark Oak calf on 888 - First MTO
3. Westminster in Mahogony country calf on 888 - MTO
4. Banbury in Brown suede on 89 - Thanks SF
5. Wells in Dark Oak calf on 82 - Thanks SF
6. Elmsley in Burgundy calf on 888 - Thanks SF
7. Frome in Burgundy calf on 82 - MTO
8. Dover in Walnut country calf on 606 - Leffot
9. Galway in Dark Oak and Walnut country calf on 82 - Leffot
10. Westminster in Navy Blue Crup on 888 - Leffot Third Anniversary Shoe
11. Sandringham in Cognac Crup on 202 - Leather Soul
12. Beaulieu in Dark Oak calf on 888 - MTO
There might be some truth to Leather Soul's comment as well as your statement about the D width. The Falkirks that I picked up via Saks are "D" width on the 82 last. They fit my feet fine.
I think the general consensus is that the UK E width corresponds to the US D width.
For what its worth, when I dropped into Bel Y Cia in Barcelona last week, the sales associate was quite proud of the fact that all models were available in the wider F width - I'm assuming that was because E is the standard.
I hate how EG has such wide heel cups across their lasts.
8/8.5D is my normal size. A couple pairs are in E width. They are well-guarded. Thanks everyone for the kind words.
Leather Soul claims that EG E width is equivalent to a US D, however, I know other US EG retailers order their EG shoes in D width. I think their D width is closer to the "normal" American width. What are other people's thoughts and experiences on this? I know D fits me better, but E still works.
Additionally, I've heard EG is really busy lately and MTO times are up to 8-9 months right now.
I hate how EG has such wide heel cups across their lasts.
I don't think they do. Unless I'm mistaken, those are on the blobby/classic 202 last. As a narrow-heeled EG wearer, I've found the 82, 88 and 888 are all noticeably smaller in the heel than the 202 last and its derivatives.