Thrift Couture
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Great info! I'm pretty much a 10D in the AE 65 last, and a comfy 9.5D in the Alden Barrie last. I even have a pair of Indy's (trubalance) in 9D that fit great. So, would I go with a 10D in your opinion?It was a gamble for me! Being wider footed, my only choice was MTO. So, I had to hope they'd fit and then wait 4 months...doesn't seem so bad now that I'm waiting 6 months for Aldens.
I would say these pretty well run pretty TTS for me compared to the 65 last. I usually do 11EEE in the 65 last (and most AE shoes; 11EE in Barrie/TruBal is very comfortable), but I can fit into an 11EE 65 last if I had to. I would say with some break-in stretch I think they'll work fine. I feel like it's a hair shorter than the 65, but not as short as the 1943 for sure. As far as instep, the vamp volume is similar to the 65 (comparable to AE's Liverpool for volume). So if you're anything like smfdoc these would be a no-go.