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[tifosi]



^ totally depends on your feet. Most are still 1/2 down on Barrie boots but they are tighter than shoes in general

I am hoping this is the case as well. I went with my normal Barrie for my Leffot tankers on Barrie (1/2 down). I have heard that Barrie boots fit tighter but generally not enough to warrant a larger size. Fingers crossed.

 

[Papa Doble]



FINALLY!!!!! Cigar PTB fresh out of the box!
Wouldn't have happened without my buddy, Alex.

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Great shoes.

Your collection is: Black and #8 cap toe boots, #8 Indy, Brown CXL PTB, Whiskey LWB, and now Cigar PTB?

 

[tifosi]



Great shoes.

Your collection is: Black and #8 cap toe boots, #8 Indy, Brown CXL PTB, Whiskey LWB, and now Cigar PTB?

Thanks!
Yes Sir. That is my collection thus far. Just a couple pre-orders out there waiting to be filled.

 

[N E B]

Thanks. I am either an 8D or 8.5D. I haven't tried anything else, though.

Interesting. Is this from sizing up with Barrie/Trubalance or with the same last (I was asking about with the same last)?

 

[tifosi]



Interesting. Is this from sizing up with Barrie/Trubalance or with the same last (I was asking about with the same last)?

Oh I'm sorry. I have been the same size in the same last. I have not sized differently in the same last.

 

[BWV988]

FINALLY!!!!! Cigar PTB fresh out of the box!
Wouldn't have happened without my buddy, Alex.

So nice. After seeing these, I don't blame you for putting the AE Leeds up for sale.

 

[tifosi]



So nice. After seeing these, I don't blame you for putting the AE Leeds up for sale.

Haha, thanks. I had the AE up for sale ever before I knew I was getting these. The choice would have been the same, regardless.

 

[gosheik]



So do you suggest going with my true size on the shell cordovan boots? I had recently ordered ALDEN

CAP TOE CORDOVAN BOOTS from J.Crew by sizing down half a size. 

I agree with the others that it depends on your feet. I know I could "get away with" sizing down on a Barrie boot, but at least initially, it was going to be uncomfortably snug in a few areas. I also think you run the risk creasing farther forward if that sort of thing matters to you (say, in the cap toe area).

For me, staying TTS on the shell boots is the equivelant of sizing down on a shell chukka. I think for each of us, there is some trial and error involved. I shared my experience so that others have a rationale for varying their size on different styles of shoes/boots on the same last. If anyone else out there is anything like me, I know that I like as much consistency as possible, and find it frustrating to have to think so hard on sizing when it comes to different styles. In the case of the Barrie, I have at least found a formula that works for me (and is consistent with the experience of at least one Alden store rep). Once again, hope this helps!

 

[tifosi]



I agree with the others that it depends on your feet. I know I could "get away with" sizing down on a Barrie boot, but at least initially, it was going to be uncomfortably snug in a few areas. I also think you run the risk creasing farther forward if that sort of thing matters to you (say, in the cap toe area).

For me, staying TTS on the shell boots is the equivelant of sizing down on a shell chukka. I think for each of us, there is some trial and error involved. I shared my experience so that others have a rationale for varying their size on different styles of shoes/boots on the same last. If anyone else out there is anything like me, I know that I like as much consistency as possible, and find it frustrating to have to think so hard on sizing when it comes to different styles. In the case of the Barrie, I have at least found a formula that works for me (and is consistent with the experience of at least one Alden store rep). Once again, hope this helps!

Well said. Everyone's feet are different.

 

[epc2]



FINALLY!!!!! Cigar PTB fresh out of the box!
Wouldn't have happened without my buddy, Alex.

Very nice , where are these from?

 

[tifosi]



Very nice , where are these from?

Thanks.
Alden DC

 

[bkotsko]

FINALLY!!!!! Cigar PTB fresh out of the box!
Wouldn't have happened without my buddy, Alex.

Great looking PTBs Tif.
I have a new pair to show, but I haven't had time to take pics yet. soon...

 

[tifosi]



Great looking PTBs Tif. 
I have a new pair to show, but I haven't had time to take pics yet. soon...

Awesome! Looking forward to some pics!

 

[rydenfan]

Tifosi,

Congrats on the new PTB's! They look great!
How do you compare the color of this recent batch of cigar to the AE cappuccino?

 

[tifosi]



Tifosi,

Congrats on the new PTB's! They look great!
How do you compare the color of this recent batch of cigar to the AE cappuccino?

Thanks, Ryden. The cigar is much darker.
Cigar:

Cappuccino: