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the Helm Zind

• silent-river-3624

  Brannock size

  9.5 E

  L:

  Length:

  9.5

  Width:

  E

  Arch:

  9.5

  R:

  Length:

  9.5

  Width:

  E

  Arch:

  9.5

  Wears this style in

  9.5 d

• dsen6644

  Brannock size

  6.5

  L:

  Length:

  6.5

  Width:

  -

  Arch:

  -

  R:

  Length:

  6.5

  Width:

  -

  Arch:

  -

  Wears this style in

  7.0 d

• Jordan

  Brannock size

  10 D

  L:

  Length:

  10

  Width:

  D

  Arch:

  10

  R:

  Length:

  10

  Width:

  D

  Arch:

  10

  Wears this style in

  10.0 d

  Variant

  Brown.

  Purchase Date

  02/2020

  Review

  2 years review. My favorite pair. Leather has really softened up. Some stretching was needed on the width. I could probably do a EE because it is a narrow last.

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• jonathanclo

  Brannock size

  10 D

  L:

  Length:

  10

  Width:

  D

  Arch:

  -

  R:

  Length:

  10

  Width:

  D

  Arch:

  -

  Wears this style in

  10.0 d

• Nut Meg

  Brannock size

  7.5 D

  L:

  Length:

  6.5

  Width:

  D

  Arch:

  7.5

  R:

  Length:

  6.5

  Width:

  D

  Arch:

  7.5

  Wears this style in

  7.0 d

  Variant

  Brown

  Purchase Date

  5/22

  Review

  Socks: Mid-cushion cotton Misc. Notes: Higher volume right foot Broken in as of mid 6/22 --- Update 7/23/22: When I first took these out for a 2-mile walk I got the nastiest blisters on both of my heels. From that point on I used heel liners. After further research (and comparing them to my other boots), these are definitely a half size too small. That being said, these are the most comfortable boots at a half size too small that I own. The snugness on the top of my foot isn't uncomfortable (about the same as my MP-Shermans at first wear, which are the correct size) and the width is pretty good especially compared to my Captains in 6.5. I took them on a 12-mile walk -- with the heel liners they were so comfortable that I forgot I was wearing them. I could've kept walking for another 12 miles. The flex point loosened up very quickly and only left a red mark on the tops of my toes that first time I wore them out. Once these come up in my rotation I'll be taking the heel liners out and testing the fit from there. All that being said, I'm going to be ordering a pair of Hollis in my true size. I'm curious to feel the difference. --- Update 7/3/22: The review below is from before I learned my Brannock (or "true") size is actually 7.5D due to my arch length. Previously I was referencing Red Wing's Volumental measurements, which put me at a 6.1EE (which is based on my heel-to-toe length). I've kept the review below largely as is because my experiences with this boot's fit and comfort are still relevant (even if the interpretations may be off), and I think it's a good illustration of how complicated, varied, and subjective fit can be. --- There's been no slippage whatsoever so far. The instep fit has been really great, not too tight and not too loose. My pinky toes have room to breathe, too! The flex point does noticeably press on my toes when I walk, but not painfully so, at least not for the 60 or so aggregate minutes I walked through the house in them. I imagine as the leather gets more supple that'll become less of a concern. The insole is super comfortable, cushier than basically any other boot I've worn so far. I also quite like the white stripe in the midsole (I know it's not everyone's cup of tea) and the Helm logo burned on the sole.

• dark-cloud-8575

  Brannock size

  11 E

  L:

  Length:

  11

  Width:

  D

  Arch:

  3

  R:

  Length:

  11

  Width:

  E

  Arch:

  3

  Wears this style in

  11.0 d

  Variant

  Olive green

  Purchase Date

  12/21

  Review

  Great upper leather quality and flexible leather sole. Best alternative to Thursday boots

• bikehappy1

  Brannock size

  8 E

  L:

  Length:

  7.5

  Width:

  E

  Arch:

  8

  R:

  Length:

  7.5

  Width:

  E

  Arch:

  8

  Wears this style in

  7.5 d

  Variant

  Balthazar leather, stock laces

  Purchase Date

  09/22

  Review

  I emailed Helm about sizing and went with 0.5 down and a D width. My foot is a very narrow E and all my shoes are D width. Initially, they fit snug in width but have loosened up nicely. They are still more snug than my Grant Stone and Thursday boots. There was some break-in and I got small blisters on both heels on a 30 min. walk. I can wear them at work all day though. I'm also starting to wear medium thick Darn Tough's now. I am getting some definite creasing on the leather. I use shoe trees but it's creasing more than my other boots and I wear them less. See the picture.

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