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[Cole87]

Well that's just it. A half size up on SD is too big for me. I have a narrow heel and the wider E width of Viberg is already a bit big. I am able to make it work by lacing up accordingly on my size. Going up means I'm swimming in them, even with thick socks.

I'm trying to figure out if it was just the one pair I had and maybe the tightness of the guidi leather. I'm waiting for a follow up from Drew about this. I know some guys can go between half sizes with different lasts or whatever, but in my experience I am not comfortable unless I'm in my proper size.

Ahh, I see. I really think type of leather makes the most difference, so I'd bet some GYW makeups in 10.5 would fit you and some wouldn't. It's probably a gamble the same way it would be for me with size 10 because I like a snug fit. Some leathers will be too tight almost guaranteed if you don't have much leeway. I do think it's safest to just size up, though, in instances where you're not sure and need to be (like preordering shell) because there's ways to fill out a little extra space and there's not really any way to give you space you don't have. That's my thought process at least.

 

[bkotsko]

GYW in shell fit bigger on me than Stitchdown in shell.
So, it really may depend.
I would always recommend the same size.
They are made on the same lasts.
The inconsistent variable is likely how tightly the shell is pulled onto the lasts.

 

[rydenfan]

GYW in shell fit bigger on me than Stitchdown in shell.
So, it really may depend.
I would always recommend the same size.
They are made on the same lasts.
The inconsistent variable is likely how tightly the shell is pulled onto the lasts.

yup. Suede always seems a bit more snug to me for this reason

 

[z8k1n]

Navy shell
2017 : the year I break these badboys in

 

[anjunafan]

my experience with SD/GYW.
Viberg said they were built on the same last, but my foot barely fit in the GYW (kangaroo). YMMV, but i suspect these were mislabled, but in the end i had to eat the shipping return fees because they said they were sized correctly. Both 8.5s SD in waxed flesh and aged bark, GYW in kangaroo

 

[smartbrother]

I remember when you posted this. Those shoes are clearly not the same size, and I don't understand why Viberg would say differently.

 

[Aviv]

Yea that is really messed up. I wish I had taken pictures like that when I had the GYW horsehide. They were similarly smaller in a striking way. I assume Viberg wants to avoid even more confusion about their sizing so they're trying to sweep this under the rug. I got the same response this week that I should size exactly the same regardless of construction method. It's tough because they must do most of their "fashion" business online, but now with the different lasts and construction methods maybe they need to offer free exchange shipping or something.

 

[anjunafan]

yeah eating that shipping back to canada with insurance is rough. Not sure what I'll do on future orders size wise.

 

[metranger8694]

yeah eating that shipping back to canada with insurance is rough. Not sure what I'll do on future orders size wise.

If you're signed up for it, if you make a purchase through PayPal, they will refund you your shipping charges on a return.

I've used it. It's pretty great.

 

[CanadaCal]

yeah eating that shipping back to canada with insurance is rough. Not sure what I'll do on future orders size wise.

this always make me laugh. You guys have no idea how good you have it when it comes to e-commerce... Try living here and paying shipping up + returns & duty/tax on everything....


And I'm not picking on you (please don't take offense), but thank your lucky stars you have a ton of great shops in the US, generous import minimums, and only have to pay shipping to Canada once in a blue moon on 700 boots.

But I do sympathize if its due to that GYW fitting smaller posted above, which it clearly is, and appears to be a mistake on bergs end. Thats certainly unfortunate.

 

[rydenfan]

lately we are suffering through some other trade offs...

 

[CanadaCal]

lately we are suffering through some other trade offs...

will certainly be entertaining....

 

[Kahuna75]

Quote: Yes...Cowboys in the playoffs is unbearable.

 

[totalair1]

I'll be at that game and not rooting for cheese!

Dak

 

[meso]



lately we are suffering through some other trade offs...

I know, it's been raining a lot in southern California....