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post #91 of 256

2/26/13 at 6:58pm

kmdsimpson

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Is anyone familiar with the 87D last? I have two pair of Peals made by AS (I think). One says 87 and one says 87D. The 87D is much wider. However, I can't find any information on the 87D last, nor on whether D is somehow a width designation.

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87D left, 87 right:

Also sad to see AFPoS leaving. Was looking at some AS's, and now I'm not sure if I can get still them from England.

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2/26/13 at 7:08pm

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D is the width designation. Depending on the welt, the width and sole length can vary greatly (e.g., 270 vs 360).

The 87 I think is rounder and fuller than the 99. Note this is just from looking at shoes as I have not personally owned the 87 (I do have boots on the 89 but I don't know if they are associated).

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2/26/13 at 7:09pm

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Also sad to see AFPoS go.

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2/26/13 at 7:11pm

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Thanks, that's what I thought. But seems odd that D is their wider fit. It also must be due to my lack of sufficient Google skills, but I can't find mention of it anywhere.

I find the regular 87 just a tad too narrow for my liking, so I'm probably not a good candidate for the 99.

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2/26/13 at 7:17pm

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I doubt D is their wider fit but some of their lasts are more generous (e.g., 724, 89) compared to others (e.g., 106).

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2/27/13 at 4:20am

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Shoe: Wilson
Range: AS Exclusive
Color: Antique Cherry, dark burnish
Size: UK 12
Last: 48 D - custom width

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2/27/13 at 5:06am

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Gents - PSA on sale on AS Exclusives from Bodiley's (www.shoesnorthampton.co.uk):

http://www.styleforum.net/t/337994/psa-bodileys-shoesnorthampton-spring-special-on-alfred-sargent-exclusive

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2/27/13 at 12:13pm

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How is the 724 last compared to CJ's 348? More generous? Higher instep?

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2/28/13 at 5:07am

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How is the 724 last compared to CJ's 348? More generous? Higher instep?

I don't own any C&J shoes so I can't make any comparisons there. I wear a 9D on the Alden Hampton last and the AS 724 UK 8F fits me perfectly.

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2/28/13 at 6:07am

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Quote:

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How is the 724 last compared to CJ's 348? More generous? Higher instep?

Just want to preface that between brand lasts are always tricky but from my personal feel, I would say the ball of the 724 is more generous then the 348. I don't notice much of an instep difference. The best way I could describe it is the 348 is a slim fit whereas the 724 is a straight fit.