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Hi all,
I recently bought a pair of Oundles (888 last, Burnt Pine) from Leffot. They arrived today and feel a bit tight just at the opening, where you'd insert your foot. Essentially, when I walk, the top of the shoe feels like it's cutting a bit into my foot . Anyone have experience with this? It feels like I should get a different size, but I'm not sure if that would help. Should I return them or hope they'll break in?

they'll probably break into your feet/shin bone/ankle...

better return or exchange for a wider size
 

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Any guidance on the 82 last? In particular, I'm trying to understand the widths and whether to buy D or E. I have read quite a bit on various threads regarding what is considered the "standard" width, but can't confirm what's fact vs. fiction. Some say that the 82 last runs wide, so that a "D" is the medium width, while some say that the "E" is medium width. I would love to try both, but for the fact that I'm trying to score a pair online and need some guidance.

FWIW, my Alden size is Barrie last 9.5D and in the Lobb Lopez loafer I wear a 9E.

Many thanks!
 

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Any guidance on the 82 last?  In particular, I'm trying to understand the widths and whether to buy D or E.  I have read quite a bit on various threads regarding what is considered the "standard" width, but can't confirm what's fact vs. fiction.  Some say that the 82 last runs wide, so that a "D" is the medium width, while some say that the "E" is medium width.  I would love to try both, but for the fact that I'm trying to score a pair online and need some guidance.

FWIW, my Alden size is Barrie last 9.5D and in the Lobb Lopez loafer I wear a 9E.

Many thanks!


E is more like a US D medium IMO. I have a pair of D that are a little too narrow. My E width shoes are fine OOTB.
 
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Thanks to all regarding the compliments on the EG's the other day, they are awesome. Finally the first EGs I got that fit correctly.

Any guidance on the 82 last?  In particular, I'm trying to understand the widths and whether to buy D or E.  I have read quite a bit on various threads regarding what is considered the "standard" width, but can't confirm what's fact vs. fiction.  Some say that the 82 last runs wide, so that a "D" is the medium width, while some say that the "E" is medium width.  I would love to try both, but for the fact that I'm trying to score a pair online and need some guidance.

FWIW, my Alden size is Barrie last 9.5D and in the Lobb Lopez loafer I wear a 9E.

Many thanks!


FWIW, the 82s I just posted are a 9/9.5 and fit my 9.5US foot perfectly. I take an 8.5 in Lobb lasts, but don't have much experience with Alden.
 

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Any guidance on the 82 last?  In particular, I'm trying to understand the widths and whether to buy D or E.  I have read quite a bit on various threads regarding what is considered the "standard" width, but can't confirm what's fact vs. fiction.  Some say that the 82 last runs wide, so that a "D" is the medium width, while some say that the "E" is medium width.  I would love to try both, but for the fact that I'm trying to score a pair online and need some guidance.

FWIW, my Alden size is Barrie last 9.5D and in the Lobb Lopez loafer I wear a 9E.

Many thanks!


Sounds like you are a 9.5UK/10US D in EG
 

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Dieworkwear, I had this same issue with my Grant. The vamp area and instep are really low and you probably feel pressure at the base of your toes. The first day i tried "breaking" them in, i got blisters. Afterwards I grabbed my show trees from the JL 8695 last (high instep) and left them in the grant overnight. Stretched out just enough and now fit like a glove
 

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Any guidance on the 82 last?  In particular, I'm trying to understand the widths and whether to buy D or E.  I have read quite a bit on various threads regarding what is considered the "standard" width, but can't confirm what's fact vs. fiction.  Some say that the 82 last runs wide, so that a "D" is the medium width, while some say that the "E" is medium width.  I would love to try both, but for the fact that I'm trying to score a pair online and need some guidance.

FWIW, my Alden size is Barrie last 9.5D and in the Lobb Lopez loafer I wear a 9E.

Many thanks!


I have about 15 pairs of EG shoes. 10 I have in D width and the others are an E. For me D is a little tight out of the box, but ultimately fit perfectly after 10 or so wears. I have found it to be a little more narrow than other American D makes (e.g. Allen Edmonds) and definitely more narrow than John Lobb's E. The E width is slightly wider to me to John Lobb's E, however, still fit me ok.

With respect to the 82 this last is very narrow in the toe box. I have 2 pairs in D and my toes were definitely cramped at first. If I were to order another pair on the 82 last I would order in an E.
 

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I just purchased the "newmarket" boots from Leffor and the D width was a tad tight for me so Steven left them on the stretcher for the weekend.

Maybe bring them back to him and have him stretch them out a little.
 

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Sounds like you are a 9.5UK/10US D in EG

Thanks NAMOR! Just ordered the Claverton in 9.5/10D on Leffot....it was on sale for $675 (40% off) and the last pair.

Seems like that was a good deal, unless I'm missing something and the Claverton is the redheaded stepchild of EG???

Oh, and I suppose I owe you an apology for calling you an a-hole on the Alden thread....
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Call Mark at Edward's of Manchester if you're looking for something stock at EG. He's helping me get some westminster's in dark oak. You get to use the current discount code as well. Hopefully it works out.
 

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Thanks NAMOR!  Just ordered the Claverton in 9.5/10D on Leffot....it was on sale for $675 (40% off) and the last pair.

Seems like that was a good deal, unless I'm missing something and the Claverton is the redheaded stepchild of EG???

Oh, and I suppose I owe you an apology for calling you an a-hole on the Alden thread....
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Great purchase! I want those too and Leffot didn't have my size and the only othe place I know of has an 10.5US.

Call Mark at Edward's of Manchester if you're looking for something stock at EG. He's helping me get some westminster's in dark oak. You get to use the current discount code as well. Hopefully it works out.


Nice to know.
 
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^^ I see you are back at being a d@#k, hence my references to your reputation on here.

Do you have a picture to contribute, some information to contribute, anything to contribute to an appreciation thead? Use your knowledge for something, because I have seen limited posts where you demonstrate it.

Now run along, hope all is well :slayer:
 
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^^ I see you are back at being a d@#k, hence my references to your reputation on here.
Do you have a picture to contribute, some information to contribute, anything to contribute to an appreciation thead? Use your knowledge for something, because I have seen limited posts where you demonstrate it.
Now run along, hope all is well
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Hey idiot, are you even literate? That wasn't a negative comment...spend your money on english lessons not shoes clown.
 

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