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Those are sweet.
I also love my thinsulate, gore Tex bean boots in the classic style
I don't think I'd try that. Don't have the Cavanaugh, but that seems like a bit of a jump down in width I wear an 8D in the Dundee (suede and shell), and 8E in 65 balmorals. I'd rather wear 8E in the Dundee, but then the shaft is too loose, and 8D is fine in suede and shell. Don't think I could do it in calf unless I limit myself to the thinnest of socks.Anyone ever go up half a size and down a width in Dundees? I wear 11d/10.5e but Dabondo has some Dundees in 11.5b at a great price.
I have some 11.5d Cavanaugh's, fit great in the ball, but get a little heel slip.
I'd be curious to see how 8.5D in calf would fit you.I don't think I'd try that. Don't have the Cavanaugh, but that seems like a bit of a jump down in width I wear an 8D in the Dundee (suede and shell), and 8E in 65 balmorals. I'd rather wear 8E in the Dundee, but then the shaft is too loose, and 8D is fine in suede and shell. Don't think I could do it in calf unless I limit myself to the thinnest of socks.
I tried an 8.5D in shell, but I felt it was too long. Not by much, but enough to feel that 8 was the right choice without doubt, and I don't think that would change for calf. In any case, I'm really not feeling the calf offerings on the Dundee. IMO they look better in shell and suede. Though, I did like the Oxblood a lot.I'd be curious to see how 8.5D in calf would fit you.
@macher Love hearing stories like this. This is why I continue to stick around tho forum, I love when I can help out and make a difference.
Where is the bulk of the extra space? I have used AE's and a host of diffferent leather thin ones from Amazon. For me I was just never really comfortably with my heel sitting slightly above the proper spot for it. Some have no issue with this at all. If it takes more than a tongue pad for a shoe to fit I typically wont keep it. Early on when I graduated to better footware I had WAY WAY more tolerance for using inserts but as I started dialing in my sizes I started becoming a fit snob...LOLI'm between a 13C and 13D in AE's. obviously 13D's are much more common and easier to find at the bank and eBay. Thinking of using insoles to take up the extra space. What are the pros and cons of this and what insoles do you guys recommend? Thanks
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The extra space is in the width Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkQuote:Where is the bulk of the extra space? I have used AE's and a host of diffferent leather thin ones from Amazon. For me I was just never really comfortably with my heel sitting slightly above the proper spot for it. Some have no issue with this at all. If it takes more than a tongue pad for a shoe to fit I typically wont keep it. Early on when I graduated to better footware I had WAY WAY more tolerance for using inserts but as I started dialing in my sizes I started becoming a fit snob...LOL
Of course I am lucky I can often range between 12 and 13 at various widths and get really good fits.
So I've had a pair of olive Shannon Drives for awhile now, and decided to do change it up a little bit.
A healthy dose of Olive Meltonian shoe cream took them from this...
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...to this. I like them.
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Looks great!
Well it could be that you didn't specify you wanted a complete resole but yes this is often done. Unfortunately this work often prevents from future recrafting.Hey all, I recently had a pair of 2nds resoled at a local shoe repair store. I went with a local shop in Washington, DC instead of AE recrafting because the local guy charged me $83 with tax for new soles and heels. This is the first time I've ever had any shoes or boots resoled.
I just picked them up and brought them home and noticed that only "half" of the sole is new. See attached photo. Is this typical of how this type of work is done?