John Lobb Appreciation Thread

[dukenukem4ever]

I don't have the William, but monk straps ideally you want them to fit a bit more snug. You could probably get away with an 8 F solely based on your EG sizing, but perhaps on the safe side maybe go for 8.5 F. Honestly I can tell you now that having a slightly bigger shoe always trumps a shoe that is too tight. The former can be alleviated to a certain degree, the latter cannot, in my opinion, without destroying the integrity of the last shape.

 

[dukenukem4ever]

Also the 82 is slightly narrower than classic 202, so assuming EG 82 can fit similar to JL 7000 / 8000 (rather than the old adage to size up half from JL for all EG), maybe the 8.5 F is a good choice on William but don't quote me.

 

[Scuppers]

yes, I have never own any LOBB so this will be my first purchase. For the 9795 Last UK8EE does it fit like a US9.5 D width?

No. Not even an approximation

 

[Kalec]

yes, I have never own any LOBB so this will be my first purchase. For the 9795 Last UK8EE does it fit like a US9.5 D width?

I generally wear US 12D and UK10.5E on 9795 fits me well, and 10.5EE on 7000 allows me to insert another insole to protect footbed.

 

[Scuppers]

Also the 82 is slightly narrower than classic 202, so assuming EG 82 can fit similar to JL 7000 / 8000 (rather than the old adage to size up half from JL for all EG), maybe the 8.5 F is a good choice on William but don't quote me.

82 does not approximate a 7000/8000 last

 

[jischwar]

yes, I have never own any LOBB so this will be my first purchase. For the 9795 Last UK8EE does it fit like a US9.5 D width?

Why risk it to save a few bucks?

 

[Biogentic]

No. Not even an approximation

ic. so you would mean to say to forgo getting any EE shoes since i don't wear EE shoes at all?

 

[Scuppers]

I generally wear US 12D and UK10.5E on 9795 fits me well, and 10.5EE on 7000 allows me to insert another insole to protect footbed.

See a podiatrist.

 

[dukenukem4ever]

82 does not approximate a 7000/8000 last

Cool beans. I wear Chelsea 82 6.5 E and JL City II / Chapel 6.5 E. Just my own experience.

 

[Scuppers]

ic. so you would mean to say to forgo getting any EE shoes since i don't wear EE shoes at all?

I think logic has a place, somewhere...

 

[Biogentic]

Why risk it to save a few bucks?

true ya... think i better strike off my mind, sometimes got this kind of mentality of not wanting to lose out on a sales, is really not good.

 

[Scuppers]

Cool beans. I wear Chelsea 82 6.5 E and JL City II / Chapel 6.5 E. Just my own experience.

I wear a 8EE across most lobb lasts, still does not tally with most EG lasts

 

[jischwar]

true ya... think i better strike off my mind, sometimes got this kind of mentality of not wanting to lose out on a sales, is really not good.

Yeah, I could see trying it with a last I already own but crossing brands and lasts is like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole

 

[xonelsiwel]

yes, I have never own any LOBB so this will be my first purchase. For the 9795 Last UK8EE does it fit like a US9.5 D width?

William 9795
UK8EE = US 9E (WIDE)
I anticipate it will be quite roomy. Buy thick socks + insoles.

 

[Biogentic]

I think I decided to forgo someone knocked some sense to me that I shouldn’t for a few bucks saving get a width that is not suitable for me.. but just to check for the 9795,7000,8000 last I should be a UK8.5 e width in JLP?
I am a UK9/9.5 E in Edward green 888, 82, 606 last.. u all r very helpful