***The official Alden thread *** - Page 1794

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Originally Posted by plato 

wow - Check these out. Just posted over at Leffot.

Saw them last night on their site. I would have pulled the trigger, but they don't offer their collaborations in E width. So many shoes I'd like to have, but can't because no one includes widths in their custom runs unless they offer a pre-order like LSW :(

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Originally Posted by docstradamus 

Fit question: I was measured as a 9.5D on the Brannock and these are a 9D.  They feel really good right now, fit-wise.  I can feel the slightest bit of pressure at the widest part of my foot, but nothing uncomfortable.  My question is, with this leather, will stretching occur to the extent that the the uppers will eventually be close to touching each other at the laces?  This, I would perceive as undesirable.

 

I'm a little afraid right now that they fit and I'm gonna have to keep them...

 

Thanks for any thoughts.

 

Not trying to belabor my issue, but after wearing the 9D on several occasions, it feels excessively roomy and a sloppy fit, even with thick wool socks.  I now have an 8.5D in the house (which I've been very careful with not to crease or scuff so I don't end up with 2 Indy's that don't fit and I can't return) and it feels pretty good, especially in the heel, but is somewhat tight at the widest part of my foot.  Wish I had an 8.5E, but I fear that would end up too wide in the heel.  Does anyone else go a full size down for the Indy/Trubalance?  For those that have had experience with this, can I expect the leather to give at all so its not putting pressure, and eventually causing pain, on the outside of my foot?  Although I have reason to believe the leather will stretch, I am also wondering if the solid construction of the boot at the welt will prevent it from giving me a bit more room at the ball of my foot.

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by docstradamus 

 

 

Not trying to belabor my issue, but after wearing the 9D on several occasions, it feels excessively roomy and a sloppy fit, even with thick wool socks.  I now have an 8.5D in the house (which I've been very careful with not to crease or scuff so I don't end up with 2 Indy's that don't fit and I can't return) and it feels pretty good, especially in the heel, but is somewhat tight at the widest part of my foot.  Wish I had an 8.5E, but I fear that would end up too wide in the heel.  Does anyone else go a full size down for the Indy/Trubalance?  For those that have had experience with this, can I expect the leather to give at all so its not putting pressure, and eventually causing pain, on the outside of my foot?  Although I have reason to believe the leather will stretch, I am also wondering if the solid construction of the boot at the welt will prevent it from giving me a bit more room at the ball of my foot.

 

Thanks.

Here's the thing (that I've found) with the Trubalance last. Seem 'generally' one needs to size down one whole size. They are a big roomy last - but as they are handmade (finished) this can't in alway be a 'given'. Like you are experiencing maybe only a half size would have made a difference ? Apparently there is only 4mm (quarter of an inch) between whole sizes anyways! So I'm not sure what that means for half sizes. Could that be 2mm (one eighth)? and again, thats saying everything is prefect out of the factory (not sure thats the case). 

Regarding the uppers to stretch and meet at the laces tie point - not sure that can happen to the extent of that gap shown in your picture - surely that would mean a huge gusset of leather would appear at the base of where laces end. As for the rest of the boot 'giving' in areas - I wouldn't expect hugely due to the thickness of the leather but should still 'give' a little over the breaking period - most leather does.    

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Originally Posted by docstradamus 

 

 

Not trying to belabor my issue, but after wearing the 9D on several occasions, it feels excessively roomy and a sloppy fit, even with thick wool socks.  I now have an 8.5D in the house (which I've been very careful with not to crease or scuff so I don't end up with 2 Indy's that don't fit and I can't return) and it feels pretty good, especially in the heel, but is somewhat tight at the widest part of my foot.  Wish I had an 8.5E, but I fear that would end up too wide in the heel.  Does anyone else go a full size down for the Indy/Trubalance?  For those that have had experience with this, can I expect the leather to give at all so its not putting pressure, and eventually causing pain, on the outside of my foot?  Although I have reason to believe the leather will stretch, I am also wondering if the solid construction of the boot at the welt will prevent it from giving me a bit more room at the ball of my foot.

 

Thanks.

If the 8.5 feels tight at all, I would not go for that one. Once you get out in the wilderness hiking (or just the wilds of the city streets), your feet will likely swell a bit while walking throughout the course of the day and the Indys would only feel tighter. 

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Originally Posted by mcarthur 


tingley! the cost about $20

I concur. I got mine on Amazon:

http://goo.gl/FT1bT

They look a bit hideous but when it's totally storming out, they do offer good protection. 

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Originally Posted by mediahound 

 

 

If the 8.5 feels tight at all, I would not go for that one. Once you get out in the wilderness hiking (or just the wilds of the city streets), your feet will likely swell a bit while walking throughout the course of the day and the Indys would only feel tighter. 

Mediahound rises a very good point here - feet during the day alter size! Depending on activity, let alone 'travelling' and aircraft travel.  

Its worth considering when 'sizing' shoes.