Tricky Sizing
(2016-12-02)
I'm not a reenactor or a collector of military gear. I'm just an office worker who injured his ankle last year and has had to switch over to boots.
These boots caught my eye because of their retro look. At $65.00 they are a steal and I highly recommend.
Pluses:
A) They look great - I got a lot of compliments at work. The grey color is very distinctive and attractive when combined with dockers or jeans.
B) No break in period due to the supple leather. Right out of the box they feel like a pair of boots you've owned for a year.
Cons:
A) The UK sizing combined with the fact that you need to leave room for inserts (the boots have no padding or arch support at all) can make ordering the right size a bit tricky.
In the end (after having to return the first pair) I bought a pair 1/2 size larger than my US size shoes - this left room for both my feet and the inserts. (I wear an 11 1/2 in US shoes and bought these boots in 12 UK).
Very happy with my purchase!
These boots caught my eye because of their retro look. At $65.00 they are a steal and I highly recommend.
Pluses:
A) They look great - I got a lot of compliments at work. The grey color is very distinctive and attractive when combined with dockers or jeans.
B) No break in period due to the supple leather. Right out of the box they feel like a pair of boots you've owned for a year.
Cons:
A) The UK sizing combined with the fact that you need to leave room for inserts (the boots have no padding or arch support at all) can make ordering the right size a bit tricky.
In the end (after having to return the first pair) I bought a pair 1/2 size larger than my US size shoes - this left room for both my feet and the inserts. (I wear an 11 1/2 in US shoes and bought these boots in 12 UK).
Very happy with my purchase!
great boots, but...
(2016-08-26)
The lace hole grommets are pulling out.
I'll likely take them to a cobbler though.
I'll likely take them to a cobbler though.
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