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I find CXL, Dublin and similar leathers very pliable compared to Calf or Kudu. I stretch most of many of my shoes and those stretch the easiest.
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Tan Essex definitely much softer between the two. Although I only have the Saddle Tan Minerva, it may be more or less the same. Minerva stayed firm even a year later, became comfortable in its own way. I have not worn my tan essex as much but it felt mushy and softer than some chromexel for a first impression.
Snap of saddle tan after some cleaning a while back:
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These look good. What product are you using for cleaning/conditioning the Badalassi leather - VSC?Tan Essex definitely much softer between the two. Although I only have the Saddle Tan Minerva, it may be more or less the same. Minerva stayed firm even a year later, became comfortable in its own way. I have not worn my tan essex as much but it felt mushy and softer than some chromexel for a first impression.
Snap of saddle tan after some cleaning a while back:
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I used Venetian leather balm for this. I don't know if it's any different to their cream variant though.These look good. What product are you using for cleaning/conditioning the Badalassi leather - VSC?
Afternoon all,
Got my 9 D and 9.5 D LWBs in British tan in the mail today. Please see the following album for sizing suggestions. 9 D crunches my right pinky toe, 9.5 D feels fine.
9.5 D Brannock, 9.5 D in all Allen Edmonds shoes and boots, 9 D Barrie, 8.5 D red wing No 8 last, 10 D Asics and New balance sneakers. 9.5 D in cowboy boots.
Should I grin and bear it on a 9 D or go with a .5 size up and maybe have to put in a thin insert?
Or should I try a 9 E and see what happens?
Note this sizing should also be consistent for the Diesel boot that I want as well.
Thanks
Afternoon all,
Got my 9 D and 9.5 D LWBs in British tan in the mail today. Please see the following album for sizing suggestions. 9 D crunches my right pinky toe, 9.5 D feels fine.
9.5 D Brannock, 9.5 D in all Allen Edmonds shoes and boots, 9 D Barrie, 8.5 D red wing No 8 last, 10 D Asics and New balance sneakers. 9.5 D in cowboy boots.
Should I grin and bear it on a 9 D or go with a .5 size up and maybe have to put in a thin insert?
Or should I try a 9 E and see what happens?
Note this sizing should also be consistent for the Diesel boot that I want as well.
Thanks