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[scb]

I'm an 11E in the Barrie and Trubalance and I've gone to an 11.5 in the 2030 Service boots. 11 is too narrow

 

[marvin4653]

Wow, thanks for all the thoughts. That's a pretty clear consensus on dropping a half-size.

I'll say this though: I researched viberg sizing EXSTENSIVELY when I was about to buy my first pair. Something I noticed is that a couple years ago, going down a full size seemed to work for most people. And it seemed like the general consensus. However, as of a year or so ago, I've started to notice more and more complaints about a full size down just being too damn small. Many people in threads were also saying their half size down vibergs worked and fit perfectly for them. It seems the general consensus among boot enthusiasts has switched to half size down while most retailers are still recommending the full size down. However, BC for example recommended a half size down to me, so I think retailers are starting to follow this consensus. I think Viberg changed the insole or something like that? I think it has more arch support now, so that might be what's eating more room on the inside. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, as they are just observations I've made while lurking forums.

I've been getting that impression too--seems like there's a sort of groundswell of support for dropping only a half-size that's been building for a while now.

 

[Raneleigh]

I go a full size down except on the 2030 last which is a half size down. As JakeUser said...the length is there, but the width/height just isn't on the 2030.

 

[frontrangefart]

Concur. I'm 10.5D and match the suggestions above.

Are your feet different sizes at all? I find my right foot is a little smaller and wondering how much it affects people in 2030. I'm the same brannock size as you.

 

[orionz06]

Are your feet different sizes at all? I find my right foot is a little smaller and wondering how much it affects people in 2030. I'm the same brannock size as you.

Slightly. If there were a 9.75D I'd try them in 2030. The balls of my feet are at 11D, btw, but the 2030 works fine. If I wear dress socks I can get away with a thin sheet of leather insole but otherwise I wear merino socks that take up the small amount of room.

 

[puddin]

I wear a full size down from brannock and half down from 1000 mile. I wear medium thick wool socks. Fit is comfortably snug with these socks and a little loose with dress socks. Not trying to muddy the waters, but shoe sizing is so variable by foot shape and sock choice. You’ll probably be fine going either half or full size down and just wear the socks that work for you.

 

[beardsf]

i am definitely a full size down. 9.9d brannock (on the narrow side too). i take a 10d in AE shoes and 9 in the 2030/2050. 9.5d in Barrie’s and trubalance are pretty roomy for me width-wise, as a point of comparison.

 

[bry2000]

I go down a full size only on the 110 and 2045 lasts. Half size down otherwise. Note that I have never tried the slippers so I don’t know my size on that last.

 

[grizzlygiant]

I sent an email to BCC asking them to see if they'd offer some kind of exchange/return/partial credit but have yet to hear back from them after my initial phone call. As a vendor, what would you do in this situation if the original manufacturer isn't able to help? If you think I'm being too picky or unreasonable, please let me know!

Have not seen the boots so I can't really comment but if a customer reaches out to me with an issue on any product i reach out to the brand for them. If there is a legimate issue the brand will help me solve the issue. If they think it's not an issue then it's up to me to decide whether or not I want to make things right.

I'm sure BCC will get back to you.

 

[Edmund K]

I'm also curious about the patina if anyone has examples.

Also do folks take the same size in the 2030 derby as the 2030 service boot?

This is a natural horsebutt on 2030. It is about two years old, it doesn't get much wear probably once a month. Sorry for the bad cellphone photo and it's nicely patina in person. I like this leather. You can probably take the same size as the derby for 2030.

 

[grizzlygiant]

This is a natural horsebutt on 2030. It is about two years old, it doesn't get much wear probably once a month. Sorry for the bad cellphone photo and it's nicely patina in person. I like this leather. You can probably take the same size as the derby for 2030.

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This is crazy. Did you do anything to the toes or did they just darken that much more naturally over time?

 

[CanadaCal]

Those toes have to have product on them, they are too perfect. Looks unreal.

 

[liquidjelly]

This is a natural horsebutt on 2030. It is about two years old, it doesn't get much wear probably once a month. Sorry for the bad cellphone photo and it's nicely patina in person. I like this leather. You can probably take the same size as the derby for 2030.

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Nice laces and toe caps, mate.

 

[Edmund K]

Nice laces and toe caps, mate.

This pair of shoe receives zero product. It is just brush regularly. I think the toe somehow pick up more geases from the street. Maybe just the way I brush them.

 

[linafelt]

This pair of shoe receives zero product. It is just brush regularly. I think the toe somehow pick up more geases from the street. Maybe just the way I brush them.

I think it has to be more
Than that. I wonder if they are cut from a different part of the video..? Anyway, looks cool!