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[marvaments]

Anyone have sizing experience with 1035 scout boots? I've only tried 1035 on a derby shoe where 7.5 (8 on the derby shoe had too my slippage) is good for me there, but there's only an 8 available for some boots I'm looking at. I do wear an 8 on all 2030s. I should probably just pass on them.

I tried ordering my 2030 size for the 1035 plain toe 3sixteen x viberg plain toe but it was too small. Ended up taking my brannock size so it was TTS for me...

 

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Anyone have sizing experience with 1035 scout boots? I've only tried 1035 on a derby shoe where 7.5 (8 on the derby shoe had too my slippage) is good for me there, but there's only an 8 available for some boots I'm looking at. I do wear an 8 on all 2030s. I should probably just pass on them.

I'm E-width ... 1035 boots are 1/2 size up from the 1035 DerbyShoe, for me.

 

[Nakedsnake]

Since there has been tons of sizing talk, i'll put my input on here for posterity. I brannock around a 12E, widish forefoot, normal to slightly narrow heel. Low instep, not much arch to my foot. I don't like too tight a fit, when possible, especially for casual stuff as I like to wear thicker socks with more generous lasts. YMMV, so caveat emptor.

I wear the following:

• Nike - 13D, every sneaker i've bought from them practically.
• Converse all star - 12D, snugish but comfy
• MMM GAT - 46, Very good fit, love this sneaker.
• Alden barrie - 11.5D, very comfy, maybe a touch big in the heel, but I love this last, have several shoes on it.
• AE 511 - 12E, Dalton boots in shell, roomy but comfy, could have likely done the 12D with dress socks all the time for a snug fit.
• C&J 325 - 11E UK, very good fit, have a couple shoes on it. I have one 11.5E 325 that is a bit big and requires an insole and thick socks.
• C&J 365 - 11E UK, islay boots, pretty generous, and can get away with thick socks. Super comfy, I wouldn't want to size down.
• C&J 348 - 11E UK, Possibly the best fit for me overall, practically perfect everywhere with dress socks, I wish every dress shoe fit like this.
• C&J 363 - 11E UK, Vincent loafer. Too long, have some heel slip, and a bit snug in the forefoot, not a good one for me at all.
• EG E82 11.5/12 - Touch big in the heel, a hint long, very comfy overall, especially the new resin lasts.
• Viberg 2030 - 11.5 Very good for me overall, very happy with it. A hint snug in the forefoot with thicker socks, but love this last for me. I ended up liking it a lot more in person than I was expecting. Doesn't seem too pointy in my size.
• Viberg 2045 - 11.5 Very comfy, fairly generous. Heel feels good when I wear it, somewhat surprisingly, tons of room up front. Much more room than the 2030 in the same size, but I don't think I would want to size down, unless you really wanted a snug fit.

I hope this helps a bit for inquiring minds.

 

[meso]

A few on sale at Mr Porter, including these (which I would have already bought had I not just bought a very similar pair).

https://www.mrporter.com/en-us/mens/viberg/leather-derby-shoes/654036

 

[mythage]

Anyone have sizing experience with 1035 scout boots? I've only tried 1035 on a derby shoe where 7.5 (8 on the derby shoe had too my slippage) is good for me there, but there's only an 8 available for some boots I'm looking at. I do wear an 8 on all 2030s. I should probably just pass on them.

I have a pair of 1035 last boots that fit me perfectly. Not scout however. 2030 a tiny bit tight for me but still fine. Size 8 in both

 

[Cole87]

I think Whirling is right that most people just size wrong on most shoes, and I don't think they even notice. I used to think I was a size 11.5 to 12 depending on the shoe because that's all I wore and I thought they fit. Now I know I'm actually a TTS 11. I wear a 10 in 2030 and 110. But I did have a pair of Nike lunarflys that I wore for years and years when I was younger that were size 12.

 

[Kahuna75]

I think Whirling is right that most people just size wrong on most shoes, and I don't think they even notice. I used to think I was a size 11.5 to 12 depending on the shoe because that's all I wore and I thought they fit. Now I know I'm actually a TTS 11. I wear a 10 in 2030 and 110. But I did have a pair of Nike lunarflys that I wore for years and years when I was younger that were size 12.

Very true....until you get that perfect fit you really do not know you don't have it. There is no doubt I could probably get a better fit in some Viberg lasts...it is just that 12 works for me across the board well enough and for the price of the builds especially the SFGMTO not willing to chance dialing in further. Also the market for size 12 Vibergs isnt so big so missing and reselling is a major blow.

If I had to guess I think a 12.5 would work for me on 2030 and allow a medium weight sock...also think I could go down a 1/2 size on the Engineer to 11 1/2 and be fine. 2045 might also work 1/2 size down. Regardless though with sock adjustments I am perfectly fine with 12 at this point on all lasts...My hiker is a 12 wide and fits terrific with a boot sock. 1035 probably is my best fitting in that I can wear thin or thicker socks and seems to fit well, though the it is the last I tend to like the least looks wise.

 

[mythage]

Anyone have experience w/ 2005 last vs. the 2030 or 1035?

 

[Kahuna75]



Anyone have experience w/ 2005 last vs. the 2030 or 1035?

is 2005 the chelsea or engineer last?

 

[mythage]

Yes I believe so

 

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Anyone have experience w/ 2005 last vs. the 2030 or 1035?

is 2005 the chelsea or engineer last?

Chelsea is 2050 ... I think it's the sleeker boot last version of the 2005
Engineer is 2005 w/ EE-witdh. U need to 1/2 size up from 1035/2030 cuz it comes a tad shorter in length.

 

[Kahuna75]

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I actually sized my Engineer the same as my 2030/1035 and had plenty of length in it. For me sizing up another 1/2 size I think would have been way to much volume and made it a sloppy fit. As is I can wear boot socks with the Engineer.

Interesting I wonder if my toes are on the short side for my foot. I measure a 13E and have no problem wearing size 12 2030 while others need to go down only 1/2 size for 2030.

 

[Graemsay]

I found the 2005 to be slightly shorter, and somewhat wider than the 2030. The issue that I've had isn't so much with the overall length, but rather that the toe curves in on the inside. My big toe is relatively long, and touches against the inside corner.

Going up half a size might have helped, but as a 13 the next one up is a 14, and I think that would have been too big.

 

[bry2000]

How hard is it to get the engineer boot on? I had heard that one needed to use the plastic bag trick to slide one's foot into the boots.

 

[LA Guy]

How hard is it to get the engineer boot on? I had heard that one needed to use the plastic bag trick to slide one's foot into the boots.

It depends on the shape of your foot, and how well worn in the boots are, and the leather. Something like a soft calf with break in quickly, and stretch at the ankle to conform to your foot.

If you are someone like me, with a wife forefoot, then yes, putting on the boots is a commitment.