Vintage Indy Boot from Leather Soul Hawaii

Length: Slightly Long

Width: Perfect

The best Indy Boot in my opinion. I go down a half size from brannock and the width and heel are perfect. The length is just a tad long which is why some people prefer to go down a full size for Alden Trubalance. I could make an 8E work for sure!

Brown Waxy

Length: Slightly Long

Width: Perfect

I am a 9D with a high volume foot and I own both a 42 and a 41.5. I prefer the fit of the 42 which is true to size for me, though the 41.5 is probably technically my correct size. The 42's are just a hair long but very comfortable with just enough width without being too narrow. The 41.5's fit great with thinner socks and are very ergonomically fit to my foot so long as my foot isn't swollen too much. TTS is my overall recommendation unless you have a narrow or a low volume foot I'd recommend going with a half size down.

thegridrunner

Do you think a 41.5 EE be the same as a 42 D?

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Roughout

Length: Perfect

Width: Perfect

My first cowboy boots and Chiso's recommends going true to size which is a size 9 for me. The boot is a wonderful fit, just snug enough without being too generous. The lining on the inside allows your foot to slip easily in and out. The toe tapers out toward the tip but is very stylish and isn't overly constricting.

BroNamath

I've been trying to find a pair of suede cowboy boots for awhile, and after watching your review I think I'll give Chiso's a try. It looks like the shaft is a little shorter than other boots I've seen, is that your experience as well? Do your raw denim jeans dye the boots blue? I'm a little worried about that.

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kyle

Really like the size comparison between the Grant Stone and Chisos boot - really helpful reference. As always, great video!

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Possibly a Horween Latigo

Length: Perfect

Width: Slightly Narrow

These boots are built on a "classic narrow" last used by Clinch which is very low volume and runs true to size. I wouldn't personally size down on this last. Even at true to size they were somewhat narrow.

Waxed Cognac

Length: Perfect

Width: Perfect

I tried both 8.5D and 9D and I do prefer the 8.5D particularly due to the soft and forgiving nature of the waxed suede uppers.

Maduro Shell Cordovan

Length: Perfect

Width: Perfect

My grail boot! The Grantstone Floyd last is certainly more generous fitting in the vamp because the toe box has raised walls giving plenty of breathing room in the forefoot. It's so generous I could have gone down to a size 8E since Shell Cordovan seems larger from the onset due to the shell not stretching back down after lasting, which is why many guys perceive their shell footwear to feel larger than their Chromexcel counterparts.

Black Calf

Length: Perfect

Width: Perfect

Perfect Chelsea boots! My first pair of Grantstones on their new UK last, I am normally an 8.5 on their Leo last and find taking the same size in the UK last to be a phenomenal fit. It's just slightly more tapered toward the toe bot not so much to size differently. It has a sleek/dressy appearance but is by far the most comfortable dress last I've worn.

Saddle Tan Veg

Length: Perfect

Width: Perfect

Phenomenal fit, gorgeous glow. Calfskin really makes for a resilient upper and combined with the all-leather sole makes for something supportive and sturdy that I can comfortably stand in all day. A half down from Brannock is an enjoyable fit with plenty of room on the interior to let your foot breath. The glow of the veg tan Badalassi Carlo is warm and vibrant. Highly recommended, the Leo last is one of my favorites!

Monkey Boots in Black Waxed Bullhide

Length: Perfect

Width: Perfect

Surprised by how well these boots fit me in 9E, they were not roomy at all, the fit was perfect and I wouldn't have changed a thing. My general recommendation would be to go true to size. A friend sent me these to review with an E width and I thought the fit would have been a little wide for my 9D foot but the fit wasn't sloppy at all, quite perfect. If I ever order for myself I'll go with 9E.

Navy and Gray Derby

Length: Moderately Long

Width: Perfect

I went true to size with these but similar to Alden Barrie they run a half size large. I needed 8.5D but bought 9D.

Timber CXL Combat Boots

Length: Perfect

Width: Perfect

My friend sent me the Timber CXL JL combat boots in size 9E (E width appears to be the standard width for this last, similar to the Viberg 2030) to review. Sizing advice I found on online retailers recommend a full size down however I find them to only run a half size large based on my visual assessment as well as wearing them around for about an hour. If I were to buy these, I would go a half size down and buy the 8.5 instead of the 8.

kyle

Killer boots my man!

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Blue Shell Cordovan

Length: Perfect

Width: Perfect

Feels like a dressier /sleeker last, with an almond shaped toe similar to the Viberg 2030. True to size is definitely what I'd recommend!

Whisky shell Cordovan

Length: Perfect

Width: Slightly Wide

A standard half size down is what I’d recommend. I started with 8.5D in coyote roughout, found it a bit narrow so I upped my whisky shell makeup to a size 8.5EE. If I could reverse the sizing on each pair I would. I’d say the Mark Albert last is equivalent to the Truman 79 last.

A mixture of smoothout and roughout waxed flesh natural Chromexcel

Length: Perfect

Width: Perfect

A collab between my buddy Angel at Nobleman’s Apothecary and Nick’s Boots. I am very satisfied with going a half size down!

Natural Dublin

Length: Slightly Short

Width: Perfect

I debate whether the Parkhurst lasts run true to size or a half size large. I have no complaints going down a half size from Brannock because the width in the quarter area is very generous but I feel these boots are a half size shorter compared to Alden Barrie/Trubalance lasts. I feel like a 9D would work with Parkhurst with thicker socks, but 8.5D is a great fit and is technically correct as far as heel to ball measurements go. I just can't wear super thick socks with the 8.5's.

Color 8 Dublin

Length: Slightly Short

Width: Perfect

I debate whether the Parkhurst lasts run true to size or a half size large. I have no complaints going down a half size from Brannock because the width in the quarter area is very generous but I feel these boots are a half size shorter compared to Alden Barrie/Trubalance lasts. I feel like a 9D would work with Parkhurst with thicker socks, but 8.5D is a great fit and is technically correct as far as heel to ball measurements go. I just can't wear super thick socks with the 8.5's.

The Redwing Moctoe is a boot that's easy to fit with no real added guesswork for me. Going a half size down from Brannock is the perfect fit and I've never questioned it due to my large volume foot type.

Length: Perfect

Width: Perfect

Primarily used as work boots, difficult to break in but not overly expensive so I don't feel bad beating them up!

Crust Shell Cordovan Engineer Boot

Length: Perfect

Width: Perfect

The 8.5D is the perfect fit, I can’t imagine going with a different size. I had to buy a shoe horn and a boot jack to get me in and out of the boots because the instep fit is so exact, and because there are no laces, the instep is what the fit truly depends on with Engineer boots.

79 Last, Coach Rambler

Length: Perfect

Width: Perfect

Perfect fit, wouldn’t change a thing

Perfect last for a high volume foot

Length: Perfect

Width: Perfect

I love the raised walls in the vamp, really allows the foot to breath. I take a half down from Brannock and the elongated shaft really locks in your heel for a super secure fit.

Brown and Color 8 CXL

Length: Perfect

Width: Perfect

I have 2 pair of 2030 in 8.5 and the fit is good but I realized over time I should be treating Viberg as UK sizing, meaning size 8D is my perfect fit down from 9 brannock.

Midnight Gasfire Boondocker

Length: Perfect

Width: Perfect

The 2040 has a more rounded out toe compared to the 2030 and I find that the full size down from Brannock at 8D is my ideal fit!

@whitesboots @bakersboots Custom Bounty Hunters in Olive Waxed Flesh

Length: Perfect

Width: Perfect

Loving the fit at a half down! My usual US boots size. I can see how White’s likely would have sized me at 8E or 7.5EE or EEE based on foot tracings based on other sizing information I see out there. In general going a standard half down always works out for me though.

Color 8 CXL

Length: Perfect

Width: Perfect

A standard half down from brannock is what I would recommend for this boot! I owned one other pair of wolverines which I've since sold and a half down was also good advice. Same as RW sizing.