Sizing question for the Crocket & Jones Edgeware (Last 348)

[Kearney]

I've been an avid reader over the last four years, and signed up recently but this is my first post. I've finally made the decision to invest in a good quality pair of shoes and C&J should be a good introduction.

I have tried on the 348 Last in the F width and find the size 9 to be the best fit. I prefer the fit around the toes in the 9 1/2 but there is too much room around the top of the ankle. The 9 fits around the top of the ankle but is a little snug around the toes (this may give a little and is preferable to a slightly loose fit around the ankle in the 9 1/2).

The dilemma is that I wish to purchase the Edgeware, which only comes in a E width and I'm a little uncertain about sizing as I have only tried on the 348 Last in the F width. Should I go up to the 9 1/2 in the E width or will I have similar issues with the slightly loose fit around the ankle that I experienced with the 9 1/2 in the F width? Any advice or experiences would be greatly appreciated.

many thanks for your help

 

[SpooPoker]

The Edgware fits SPOT ON true to size, IMO. The least amount of variance I have ever experienced.

 

[Kearney]

Thanks SpooPoker for your reply, will i have the same issues around the ankle I had with the 9 1/2 F if I order the 9 1/2 E or will it be a little tighter around the ankle in the normal width E?

thanks

 

[SpooPoker]

i would guess it would be tighter.

 

[Trigger]

I'm a standard size 9 . My Edgewares in 9 fit perfectly (as do other models I have on the 348/358).
If you are normally a wider fit you may well struggle but might get away with a half size bigger than you usually take. Presumably you could return them if unsuitable.